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NEA APPROVES P151-M CALAMITY LOAN to REHAB POWER LINES in MARAWI – MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) Board of Administrators recently approved the calamity loan that would fund the rehabilitation and reconstruction of the damaged power distribution lines in Marawi City. Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said the NEA Board, in a resolution dated December 5, approved the request of the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) for […]

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NEA GETS ISO 9001:2015 CERTIFICATE – MASONGSONG

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has received its new ISO 9001:2015 certificate confirming that the agency’s quality management system is compliant with international standards. Issued by TÃœV Rheinland, NEA’s certifying body, the certificate is valid for three years (from February 2018 to February 2021) subject to annual surveillance audit. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said this […]

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NEA Deadset on Consumer Empowerment, Total Electrification – MASONGSONG

State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) remains steadfast in its commitment to carry out the total electrification of the country despite the many challenges, including the liquidation of subsidy funds released to its partner electric cooperatives. Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, in a press conference with Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi and other officials at the Department of Energy […]

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Study Impact of Coal Tax Hike on Electricity Consumers – MASONGSONG

  With proposals to impose higher excise taxes on coal to promote the development of renewable energy sources, National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo Masongsong urged legislators to study the impact of the said proposals, especially their effect on the costs of electricity. The NEA chief feared the proposal to raise the coal tax from […]

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Take Advantage of Electricity to Improve Lives – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Edgardo Masongsong has encouraged electricity consumers, especially those living in rural and remote areas of the country, to make use of the opportunities offered by electricity to improve their lives. Masongsong said this during the 37th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) of Leyte IV Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LEYECO IV) […]

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Central Luzon Power Coops Pledge Aid to Conflict-Stricken Electricity Workers – MASONGSONG

  Electric cooperatives (ECs) in Central Luzon have pledged P1.3 million financial assistance to the workers of the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) affected by the recently ended five-month siege of Marawi City. Reynaldo Villanueva, president of the Central Luzon Electric Cooperatives Association (CLECA), made the pledge during a meeting with National Electrification […]

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Northern Mindanao Power Coops Urged to Invest in R&D

  Mindanao electric cooperatives (ECs) gathered for a two-day refresher course on the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) held at the Limketkai Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City. Gracing the activity was National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo Masongsong who urged the ECs to invest in research and development to remain competitive and to […]

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Marawi Power Restoration Rapid Deployment Task Force Launched

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has joined hands with various electric cooperatives and allied organizations in providing all the necessary assistance to ensure the speedy rehabilitation of the damaged distribution lines and power restoration in areas affected by the five month-long battle between the government troops and the ISIS-linked Maute terrorist group in Marawi. […]

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Senate Strikes ‘Win-Win’ Solution to End NEA-Mindanao Coop Mess – MASONGSONG

  The Senate, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO) have reached a “win-win” solution to settle the current dispute between the agency and the power distribution utility. The agreement was made following a consultative meeting called by the Senate Committees on Energy and on Cooperatives chaired by Senators […]

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Electric Coops Urged to Utilize Technology to Reach, Engage Consumers – MASONGSONG

  Electric cooperatives (ECs) should come up with innovative ways to reach out to their member-consumer-owners (MCOs) and get them involved in shaping decisions that will affect their respective communities, said National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Edgardo Masongsong. The ECs can also make good use of technology to improve public participation especially during regular membership […]