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Energy Secretary Lauds Coop for Keeping Marawi City Energized – MASONGSONG

  Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi recognized the critical role played by the electric cooperatives in providing basic electricity services to Filipinos, particularly in times of disaster and calamity situations. Secretary Cusi cited the situation in Marawi City where electricity services have been affected due to the ongoing hostilities between government troops and local terrorists belonging […]

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NEA Orders Power Coop to Improve Services as Firefight Continues in Marawi – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) advised the Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO) to ensure adequate power supply in areas where thousands of Marawi City residents are temporarily taking refuge due to the ongoing clashes between government forces and a local terrorist group. “While LASURECO is waiting for the normalization of the security […]

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NEA Resolves Masbate Power Crisis in 24 Hours – MASONGSONG

  The National Electrification Administration (NEA) fixed the power blackout in Masbate within 24 hours shortly after taking over the management of the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO). The NEA sorted out the problem after deploying a team on Thursday last week, led by Edmundo Aguilar whom Administrator Edgardo R. Masongsong designated to serve as […]

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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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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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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 […]