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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has enjoined all electric cooperatives (ECs) in the country to implement a “no disconnection” policy for low-income households or lifeline consumers amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. In a memorandum dated February 10, NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong advised the 121 ECs to fully observe the directives issued by the Department of […]
On the calls for the extension of the ‘no disconnection’ policy, Power Bloc Representatives Presley De Jesus (Philreca Partylist), Sergio Dagooc (Apec Partylist), Godofredo Guya (Recoboda Partylist), and Adriano Ebcas (Ako Padayon Pilipino Partylist) express concern on its overall impact on the whole energy sector and its indirect effect on the country’s economy. The solons […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has earned the ISO 9001:2015 Certification for Quality Management System, reaffirming the agency’s compliance to international standards of service. The ISO 9001:2015 certificate was issued by certification body TÜV Rheinland Philippines, Inc. on January 27, after successfully passing the recertification audit. The certificate has a validity of three years, from […]
The ‘power bloc’ of the House of Representatives renewed its commitment to promoting the rights of both electric cooperatives (ECs) and member-consumer-owners (MCOs) following the passage of two measures–House Bill 8145 and House Bill 8203–aimed at extending the implementation of lifeline rate subsidy and promoting the use of microgrid systems in the country. The […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) disbursed P440-million worth of loans, including calamity loans, to 20 electric cooperatives (ECs) last year. Data from the NEA Accounts Management and Guarantee Department (AMGD) showed that the total loans extended to ECs from January to December 2020 reached P439.983 million. Of the total calamity loans released by the NEA […]
State-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) exhorted the 121 electric cooperatives (ECs) to increase efforts towards the completion of the government’s rural electrification program. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong made the statement Tuesday, December 1, at the 41st Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) and Year-end Strategic Conference of the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA). “Rural Electrification […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) recognized the role played by the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) in the restoration of electricity in provinces hit by the recent typhoons. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong issued the statement on Tuesday, December 1, as he congratulated PHILRECA on the occasion of its 41st Annual General Membership Meeting (AGMM) […]
Help is on the way to Bicol provinces, Marinduque and Mindoro as hundreds of workers from different electric cooperatives (ECs) in Luzon and Visayas started their travel to these areas on Wednesday to aid in power restoration after typhoons Quinta and Rolly, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong said a total […]
Electric cooperatives (ECs) continue to work on restoring electricity to provinces devastated by Typhoon Quinta, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) said. As of Tuesday (October 27), the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) said power was fully restored in the coverage areas of First Laguna Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FLECO), Sorsogon I Electric Cooperative, […]
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) ordered the electric cooperatives (ECs) to make the necessary preparations for Tropical Storm “Pepito.” which made landfall over the coast of Aurora-Isabela. The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) issued an advisory on Monday, October 19, for the 121 ECs to ensure that appropriate contingency measures are in […]