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NEA trains Cebu electric coops execs – MASONGSONG

As part of efforts to improve the delivery of energy services, more than 100 members of the Board of Directors and general managers of the electric cooperatives (ECs) operating in the province of Cebu recently underwent management training under the aegis of the National Electrification Administration (NEA). The Cooperative Management Course I and III (CMC […]

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Electrification of Farms Will Give Farmers the Opportunity to Increase Production and Revenues – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo R. Masongsong is currently studying the creation of a program aimed at helping energize the farms in the country. Masongsong expressed interest in crafting an electrification program for farmers during his recent dialogue with the officials of the North Eastern Luzon Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (Neleca) at the […]

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Cagayan I Electric Cooperative Joins Newly-Formed NCECCO – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Edgardo R. Masongsong recently administered the mass oath-taking of Cagayan I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Cagelco I) delagates, formalizing their membership in the National Center of Electric Cooperative Consumers, Inc. (NCECCO). The ceremony took place during the electric cooperative’s 38th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) wherein Administrator Masongsong served as […]

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New Substation to Improve Power System Reliability and Stability in Isabela – MASONGSONG

  National Electrification Administration (NEA) Chief Edgardo Masongsong led the inauguration and formal energization of the new power substation and drive-thru collection office of Isabela I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Iselco I) in San Fermin, Cauayan City. Joining Administrator Masongsong in the inauguration ceremony of the newly-built substation last week were Iselco I General Manager Virgilio […]

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NEA Deepens Ties With Power Coops, Consumer Groups Nationwide, Vows Energy Sector Reforms – MASONGSONG

  Motivated by the common desire to pursue meaningful reforms in the rural energy sector, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) strengthened its partnership with the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) under its watch, the ECs’ respective members, and consumers and owners (MCOs) and vowed to spearhead programs aimed at addressing key issues affecting the power sector. […]

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Power Consumers Unite to Foster Changes in the Energy Industry – MASONGSONG

Thousands of energy users from all over the country gathered on Wednesday to make a collective pitch for genuine and lasting changes in the power industry during the first National Summit of Electric Consumers. Organized by the National Center of Electric Cooperative Consumers, Inc. (NCECCO), the forum served as a launch pad for rural energy […]

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NEA to Honor Top Power Coops and Partner Institutions – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) will be honoring on April 28, 2017 a number of electric cooperatives (ECs) that have shown exemplary performance in implementing their rural electrification projects. Commendations in different categories will be presented to a select crop of AAA-rated ECs, general managers, board presidents, and partner institutions at the 2017 Lumens […]

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Power Coops Post Another Record Low Systems Loss Average in 2016 – MASONGSONG

  More electric cooperatives (ECs) reduced their systems losses last year, resulting in a record low average of 10.99%, down 0.13% from the 11.12% average they posted in 2015, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported. Latest data released by the NEA Engineering Department over the Holy Week break showed that 42 ECs registered single-digit […]

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We Need a Bank Tailored to Electric Consumers – MASONGSONG

  Citing its “tremendous potential”, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has urged electric cooperative consumers to “come together” to establish a bank dedicated to them. NEA chief Edgardo Masongsong made the statement before the Barangay Member Consumers Electrification Committee (BMCEC) on April 8 at the Fibeco Consumers Training Center in Maramag, Bukidnon. In his message, […]

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Electric Cooperatives in Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Caraga Retain Triple “A” Ratings From NEA – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) this week released the results of its 2016 overall performance assessment of electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country and all distributors in the Western Visayas, Central Visayas and Caraga regions have kept their AAA ratings from the agency. Administrator Edgardo Masongsong welcomed this development as the ECs remained compliant […]