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PHILRECA CLARIFIES MANDATORY FIT-ALL CHARGE

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has clarified that the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT-All) is a mandatory and uniform charge for all on-grid electricity consumers in the Philippines. In a statement, the association explained that the charge is established under the approved FIT rules of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and is intended […]

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8 ELECTRIC COOPS REPORT POWER LOSS IN TINO’S WAKE

The rural electrification sector felt the impact of Typhoon Tino (Kalmaegi) with eight electric cooperatives (ECs), all based in Visayas, declaring a state of total power interruption on Tuesday morning, November 4, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported. Electricity services were cut in BANELCO (Bantayan Island), BILECO (Biliran), CEBECO 2 and 3 (Cebu), CELCO […]

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CASURECO IV, FLECO SECURE FRANCHISES

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) extends its deepest gratitude to the House of Representatives, Senate of the Philippines, the Office of the President, and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) for the strong push towards the recent approval of the franchise bills of two member-electric cooperatives (ECs) namely Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative, […]

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NEA TO POWER COOPS: BE CATALYSTS OF PROGRESS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) rallied behind electric cooperatives (ECs) last Friday, encouraging them to serve as primary sources of solutions to recurring energy-related problems in their respective communities, thereby transforming themselves as “catalysts of progress.” NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda delivered this unity call at the Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) of the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, […]

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NEA PARAMETERS SET ON EC PREFERENTIAL RIGHTS PERKS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has laid down the specific financial and operational parameters that electric cooperatives (ECs) must comply with in order to avail exemptions from local taxes, fees and charges in their respective local government units (LGUs). In its Memorandum No. 2025-02 dated 09 January 2025, the state-owned corporation established guidelines that would […]

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NEA LAUDS JMC ON TAX EXEMPTIONS OF ELECTRIC COOPS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) welcomed the Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Finance (DOF) providing the guidelines for the availment of certain local tax exemptions by Electric Cooperatives (ECs). “The availment of these preferential rights will help the ECs allocate monetary resources to better pursue our common […]

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NEA: COOPS SUSTAIN P40.67M IN TYPHOON DAMAGE

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reported that the initial estimated cost of damage to electric cooperative (EC) facilities attributed to the four major storms that hit the Philippines this month reached a combined total of P40,675,916.70. The latest figure covers the trails of destruction left on the rural electrification sector by Typhoons ‘Marce’ (Yinxing), […]

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DY TO NEA: STOP MISMANAGEMENT OF ELECTRIC COOPS

Isabela 6th District Rep. Inno Dy on Tuesday called on National Electrification Administration chief Antonio Almeda to put a stop to the mismanagement of electric cooperatives committed by unscrupulous officials. “Panahon na para tuldukan natin ang mga pang-aabuso ng ibang mga opisyales ng mga electric cooperatives natin. Panahon na para baguhin ang kanilang mga polisiya […]

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PRESIDENT MARCOS URGED: PRESERVE ELECTRIC COOPS

The National Center of Concerned Electric Consumers (NCCECO) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to include the preservation of electric cooperatives (ECs) in the administration’s priority measures. During its national convention, NCCECO adopted a resolution requesting the President “to include as a priority bill the preservation of ECs not just being the legacy of the […]

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NEA AIMS TO ACHIEVE TOTAL ELECTRIFICATION BY 2028

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) announced its plans and programs that will drive the country toward achieving sustainable and inclusive economic growth. At the recently concluded NEA Strategic Thinking Conference-Workshop in Pampanga, NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda vowed to attain 100-percent electrification in the country by 2028. NEA will help in the facilitation of the […]