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ROMBLON POWER COOP TARGETS 90 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY BY 2020

An electric cooperative (EC) in Romblon has been making serious headway in its transition from conventional to renewable energy, showing everyone that not only profit-driven companies are capable of going full blast on this remarkable shift but service-oriented utilities, too. Engr. Rene Fajilagutan, general manager of the Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ROMELCO) has revealed to […]

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900-KW WIND TURBINES SOON-TO-RISE IN ROMBLON – MASONGSONG

National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo Masongsong recently led the groundbreaking of a 900-kilowatt (kW) wind turbine power plant in Romblon, Romblon, which is seen to contribute significantly to the growing energy needs of the island. The wind turbine farm is a joint venture between the Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ROMELCO) and Japanese firm Komaihaltec, […]

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PHILIPPINES INCLUDED IN TOP 5 LIST OF FORBES.COM – TEO

The Department of Tourism (DOT) warmly receives Forbes.com’s citation of the Philippines as one of the hottest spots in Asia this year. The article entitled “The 5 Spots In Asia That Are Booming With Tourists In 2018”, underscored the country’s improved connectivity and infrastructure as the factors for the increased tourism interest. Forbes.com aligned the […]

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PHILIPPINE COFFEE INDUSTRY TO BE PERKED UP – LOPEZ

While the Philippines consumes as much coffee as countries such as the United States, Brazil, Japan, and the European Union, the country is also looking to be one of the top producers of top-grade coffee around the world. To make this a reality, President Rodrigo Duterte last March 7, 2017 signed the Philippine Coffee Industry […]

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MULTI-AGENCY COLLABORATION FOR THE PHILIPPINE RUBBER INDUSTRY – PIÑOL

The Departments of Agriculture (DA), Trade and Industry (DTI), Science and Technology (DOST), Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), Agrarian Reform (DAR), together with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Philippine Rubber Industries Association (PRIA), Philippine Rubber Farmers Association (PRFA), and the University of Southern Mindanao have embarked on a […]

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RATE HIKE POSSIBLE BUT NO POWER CUTS DURING BORACAY CLOSURE – AKELCO

The Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AKELCO) allayed the fears of Boracay Island residents amid speculation that its power distribution service will be scaled down once the world-famous tourist destination undergoes a six-month rehabilitation. Engr. Alexis Regalado, general manager of AKELCO, assured all their member-consumer-owners (MCOs) that their operations would continue unhindered notwithstanding their considerable revenue […]

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HALAL FOOD INDUSTRY HAS GREAT POTENTIALS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – PIÑOL

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in collaboration with the Halal Program Management Office launched the DA-Halal Food Industry Development Program (DA-HFIDP) as one of the banner programs of the Department on April 2, 2018 at the Shariff Kabunsuan Cultural Complex in Cotabato City. Present during the event were Atty. Ranibai Dilangalen, Undersecretary for Special Concerns […]

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RECLAMATION ACTIVITIES OF COAL FIRM IN ZAMBALES SUSPENDED – CIMATU

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has suspended the expansion activities of Alpha Water Realty Services Corporation (AWRSC), operator of the Masinloc Coal-fired thermal power plant project in Zambales after several violations were found related to its reclamation activities within the Masinloc Oyon Bay Marine Reserve (MOBMR). “We will review their compliance to […]

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MINDANAO GETS BULK OF GOVERNMENT ELECTRIFICATION PROJECTS – MASONGSONG

A bigger share of electrification projects slated for 2018 will go to unenergized communities of Mindanao to bolster development in the region, state-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has announced. Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said a PhP 1.817 billion budget has been allotted to provide electricity to 1,817 sitios across the country this year. Of this target, […]

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NEA PARTNERS WITH JAPANESE FIRM TO IMPROVE POWER DISTRIBUTION IN ARMM – MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) recently entered into a contract with a Japanese firm for the procurement of distribution line materials and brand new boom trucks, which will be used to rehabilitate the power distribution system of six electric cooperatives (ECs) operating in Mindanao. General trading company, Nishizawa Limited, bested four other Japanese participants in […]