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NEA COMPLIANT WITH GOVT TRANSPARENCY STANDARDS IN OPERATION, FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT — COA

The Commission on Audit (COA) has declared the National Electrification Administration (NEA) as compliant with government transparency standards in its operations and financial management. According to the latest COA Independent Auditor’s Report (IAR), NEA received an unmodifed opinion on the fairness of presentation of its financial statements as of December 31, 2018.  This means that […]

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NEA, ECS HIT ANOTHER MILESTONE IN RURAL ELECTRIFICATION DRIVE – MASONGSONG

As its golden anniversary approaches, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) has reached yet another significant milestone in its rural electrification drive. The agency, in partnership with all the electric cooperatives (ECs), has achieved the 13 millionth consumer connection based on the April data submitted to the NEA Information Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD). NEA […]

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TIELCO OPENS COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CARABAO ISLAND ELECTRICITY SUPPLIER

In compliance with the new policy of the Department of Energy (DOE), the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO) will open the competitive bidding for the supply of electricity to Carabao Island, one of Romblon province’s emerging tourist destinations.  The opening of bids for the competitive selection process (CSP) for new power provider for the […]

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NEA SEEKS CHANGES TO EC OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT RULES

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is proposing some changes to improve its existing guidelines in determining the overall operational performance assessment of electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide. The proposed amendments will include the EC energization level among the key parameters, said Director Ana Rosa Papa, head of the NEA Office for Performance Assessment and Special Studies […]

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PROPOSALS MADE TO RESOLVE MASBATE POWER WOES – NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is coordinating closely with the Department of Energy (DOE) in its performance assessment and audit on the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO) to find appropriate solutions to address its current problems. The NEA Management and Consultancy Services Office (MCSO) has been assisting MASELCO towards improving its distribution services despite limited […]

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OPERATIONS IN ALL QUAKE-HIT COOPS NOW NORMAL – NEA

Power distribution in all coverage areas of electric cooperatives (ECs) impacted by the earthquakes that hit Central Luzon and Eastern Visayas earlier this week are now back to normal, according to the National Electrification Administration (NEA). Based on the NEA monitoring report as of Wednesday noon, all ECs in Central Luzon have reported normal operations […]

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POWER COOPS SALES INCREASE 7 PERCENT IN 2018 – NEA

Electric cooperatives (ECs) across the country have reported an increase of 7 percent energy sales in 2018. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said electricity sales of ECs reached 21,421,471 megawatt hours (MWh) last year, compared with 19,950,097 MWh in 2017. According to the NEA Information Technology and Communication Services Department (ITCSD), this was due to […]

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NEA, JICA TURN OVER BOOM TRUCKS TO BANGSAMORO POWER CO-OPS

A total of 16 brand new units of boom trucks intended to improve the stability of power supply in the Bangsamoro region were turned over by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to six electric cooperatives (ECs) on Wednesday, April 10. The boom trucks were part of the 771 […]

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ELECTRIC COOPS IN BANGSAMORO REGION TO GET POWER DISTRIBUTION EQUIPMENT – NEA

Six electric cooperatives (ECs) operating in the Bangsamoro region will receive next week power distribution equipment to help them improve their operational efficiency. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will lead the turnover ceremony of power distribution equipment and materials, such as boom trucks, transformers, utility poles, and electric […]

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NEA TO GIVE ROMBLON’S COBRADOR ISLAND POTABLE WATER THRU HYDROPANELS

The National Electrification Administration (NEA), in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank (ADB), will install solar-powered hydropanels in Cobrador Island, Romblon whose community has been deprived of access to safe drinking water for years. The agency will be deploying four SOURCE Hydropanel units this April, which is part of its ongoing project with the ADB […]