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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) was created on August 4, 1969 by virtue of Republic Act (RA) 6038 signed by former President Ferdinand Marcos that boldly declared as a national policy objective the total electrification of the Philippines on an area coverage basis. It was considered as a brainchild of the late Senator Emmanuel Pelaez of Misamis Oriental who authored Senate Bill N

o. 1136, which called for a program on the total electrification of the country especially in the rural areas. William “Bell” Crisp, counsel of the National Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (NRECA) of the United States, who shared his expertise in customizing the American rural electrification model to fit the Philippine situation. In the sponsorship speech delivered at the Senate floor on May 21, 1969, it was pointed out that only 22.9% or one-fourth of all the households in the country had access to electricity. Out of these, 62.8% were in the cities and only 5.8% in the rural areas. On this account, President Marcos certified the enactment of the proposal as urgent alongside House Bill No. 17025, its counterpart in the House of Representatives filed by Congressman Frisco San Juan. On August 31, 1969, the US government granted the Philippines its first loan for a rural electrification program amounting to $3.5-million that helped finance two pilot electric cooperatives (ECs), the Misamis Oriental Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (Moresco) in Mindanao and the Victorias-Manapla-Cadiz Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (Vresco)—now known as the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Noneco)—in Visayas. These served as models for future ECs in the country. Currently, there are 121 ECs nationwide under the supervision of NEA.

IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda met with Department of La...
04/08/2026

IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda met with Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Secretary Francis Tolentino on Monday, 03 August 2026, to discuss the proposed collective bargaining manual for unionized Electric Cooperatives (ECs).

The discussions centered on the proposed creation of a Tripartite Working Council composed of representatives from the NEA, DOLE, and EC Labor Unions. The Council will formulate and finalize a manual that will serve as a guide for unionized ECs and Labor Unions in the collective bargaining process.

Administrator Almeda reiterated his Agency’s full support for the initiative.

Also present during the meeting were NEA Institutional Development Department Manager Atty. Alexander Paul Rivera, DOLE undersecretaries and assistant secretaries, and officials from the National Conciliation and Mediation Board (NCMB) and the Bureau of Labor Relations (BLR).

Honoring Our Warriors of Light!This August, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) celebrates Lineworkers' Ap...
02/08/2026

Honoring Our Warriors of Light!

This August, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) celebrates Lineworkers' Appreciation Day alongside the 17th National Electrification Awareness Month (NEAM) and NEA's 57th Founding Anniversary!

Join us in thanking our brave lineworkers who work around the clock to keep our homes, businesses, and communities powered and connected.

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| The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department advises all affected electric cooperatives to remain alert...
02/08/2026

| The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department advises all affected electric cooperatives to remain alert over the possible effects of Tropical Depression ‘Luis’ and the southwest monsoon (habagat) rains that affect weather conditions today.

As of 11:00 a.m., the state weather bureau raised tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 over Polillo Islands, Camarines Norte, the northern portion of Camarines Sur (Caramoan, Presentacion, Garchitorena, Lagonoy, Tinambac, Siruma, Goa, San Jose, Tigaon, Calabanga), and Catanduanes.

DOST-PAGASA said ‘Luis’ may intensify into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours while moving over the sea east of Central Luzon.


IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined the celebration of ...
01/08/2026

IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined the celebration of the 97th Adlaw nan General Luna on Saturday, 01 August 2026, at the Municipal Gymnasium in General Luna, Surigao del Norte.

In his message, Administrator Almeda congratulated the local government and the people of General Luna, describing the municipality as one of the country’s top tourist destinations.

“The achievements you celebrate today are the result of years of hard work and a shared drive to better your municipality. Thus, I believe that you have every right to take pride in your history and what you have accomplished,” the NEA Chief said.

As General Luna continues to grow, Administrator Almeda emphasized the need for reliable and efficient electricity to support economic development and improve public services.

He reaffirmed NEA’s commitment to supporting the people of General Luna and the entire island of Siargao. He also assured that NEA, together with the Siargao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SIARELCO), under the leadership of Rep. Sergio Dagooc, will continue working to provide better electricity service and help the community prepare for future growth.

During the celebration, Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio, SIARELCO General Manager and APEC Party-list Rep. Sergio Dagooc, and General Luna Mayor Johnson Sajulga also delivered messages.

Administrator Almeda was accompanied by Deputy Administrator for Corporate Resources and Finance Services Atty. Vic Alvaro, Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Butch Silvano Jr., and TEREDD Acting Manager Engr. Raymond Napilot. # # #

IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined the ocular inspect...
31/07/2026

IN PHOTOS | National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda joined the ocular inspection of Cloud 9 in General Luna, Siargao, on Friday, 31 July 2026, as part of the preparations for the Philippines’ hosting of the World Surf League Championship Tour.

The inspection was led by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman John Patrick "Pato" Gregorio, together with Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) Chief Operating Officer Mark Lapid, SIARELCO General Manager and APEC Party-list Rep. Sergio Dagooc, General Luna Mayor Johnson Sajulga, and Vice Mayor Dr. Romina Rusillon-Sajulga.

The inaugural WSL Championship Tour event in Siargao is scheduled to take place from 31 October to 10 November 2026. # # #

IN PHOTOS | The National Electrification Administration (NEA), through its Corporate Planning Office (CPO), successfully...
31/07/2026

IN PHOTOS | The National Electrification Administration (NEA), through its Corporate Planning Office (CPO), successfully conducted a series of four-day seminar-workshops titled "Retooling on Balanced Scorecard Adoption by Electric Cooperatives."

The seminar-workshops were designed to help electric cooperatives (ECs) develop their own strategy maps and performance scorecards. Participants included top management, key officials, and employees from the following:

✅Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc. – PPALMA (COTELCO-PPALMA): June 15, 17-19, 2026
✅Iloilo II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ILECO II): July 7-10, 2026
✅Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO): July 20-23, 2026

This initiative underscores NEA's unwavering commitment to strengthening good governance, strategic management, and organizational excellence among ECs. # # #

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄30 July 2026𝐍𝐄𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐩𝟏.𝟔𝟒𝟐 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 The Natio...
30/07/2026

𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐈𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄
30 July 2026

𝐍𝐄𝐀 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐏𝐡𝐩𝟏.𝟔𝟒𝟐 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐋𝐨𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐟 𝐨𝐟 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) released a total of ₱1.642 Billion in state-funded loans to 23 electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide during the first half of 2026. Said loans will support projects geared towards improving electricity services and strengthening power distribution systems.

According to NEA’s Accounts Management and Guarantee Department (AMGD), ₱1.619 Billion of the total amount released was allocated to fund EC capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects.

The beneficiaries include Ilocos Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISECO), Zambales I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMECO I), Zambales II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMECO II), Pampanga Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (PRESCO), Tablas Island Electric Cooperative, Inc. (TIELCO), Occidental Mindoro Electric Cooperative, Inc. (OMECO), Camarines Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO I), Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO II), Camotes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CELCO), Bohol II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BOHECO II), Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZANECO), Misamis Oriental II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO II), Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI I), Bukidnon II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO), Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DASURECO), Sultan Kudarat Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SUKELCO), South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SOCOTECO II), Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc. - PPALMA (COTELCO-PPALMA), Cotabato Electric Cooperative, Inc. (COTELCO), Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO), Agusan Del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ANECO), and Surigao Del Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (SURSECO II).

Meanwhile, the Romblon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ROMELCO) received a ₱23 Million Working Capital loan for the payment of its power bill obligations which will help sustain its operations and maintain reliable electricity service delivery to its member-consumers-owners.

As part of its mandate to pursue total electrification in the country, NEA continues to provide financial assistance to ECs through its Enhanced Lending Program.

The program offers ECs access to several financing windows. These include rural electrification loans for regular CAPEX, funding for emergency, unplanned CAPEX, and disaster resiliency program (EUCDRP), calamity loans, concessional loans, renewable energy loans, and working capital requirements.

Through these facilities, NEA empowers electric cooperatives to enhance the reliability, stability, and sustainability of electricity services while supporting the government's goal of achieving total electrification across the country. # # #

𝐍𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎'𝐬 𝟒𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐆𝐌𝐀, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞National Electrifica...
26/07/2026

𝐍𝐄𝐀 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟 𝐀𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎'𝐬 𝟒𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐆𝐌𝐀, 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐥 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞

National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda attended the 44th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) of the Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Dasureco, Inc.) on Sunday, 26 July 2026, at the Don Mariano Marcos Elementary School in Digos City.

In his message, Administrator Almeda expressed his appreciation for being part of DASURECO’s annual gathering, emphasizing that the AGMA reflects the electric cooperative’s continued pursuit of excellence and commitment to a consumer-centric approach to electrification.

"Throughout the years, you have been instrumental in driving growth and progress within the Province of Davao del Sur. Admirably, DASURECO did not limit itself to the energization of homes, but it has also made it a mission to empower people and connect them to opportunities," Administrator Almeda said.

The NEA Chief also recognized the leadership of DASURECO General Manager Engr. Jerry Morastil and cited his significant contributions, not only within the EC's coverage area, but also to communities outside of it.

The Administrator highlighted Engr. Morastil’s various roles in supporting other ECs and communities, including his positions as Head of Task Force ZAMCELCO, Vice-Chair of Task Force PALECO, Project Supervisor of NORSAMELCO, and the Task Force Commander of the Sarangani Earthquake Restoration Efforts.

He also acknowledged the dedication of DASURECO’s Board of Directors, Management, and employees, whose collective efforts continue to create a positive impact on the lives of people throughout the Province of Davao del Sur.

Most notably, Administrator Almeda expressed his gratitude to DASURECO’s member-consumer-owners (MCOs), citing their vital role in the cooperative’s continued success.

"You are the heart of this cooperative. Ang inyong tiwala at suporta ang dahilan ng tagumpay ng inyong kooperatiba," he said.

Reaffirming the NEA’s strong partnership with DASURECO, Administrator Almeda expressed confidence that the EC will continue to uphold its role as a leader in innovation and service excellence.

"As one of Mindanao’s leading electric cooperatives, DASURECO is expected to remain at the forefront of innovation and service excellence, inspiring fellow cooperatives in advancing the rural electrification mission. However, with your continued dedication, I am confident that you will meet this expectation," the Administrator added.

Following the speech, Administrator Almeda administered the oath of office to the newly elected District Directors of DASURECO.

Joining the NEA Administrator at the assembly were Deputy Administrator for Corporate Resources and Financial Services Atty. Vic Alvaro, Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Butch Silvano Jr., and Corporate Communications and Social Marketing Office (CCSMO) Department Manager and DASURECO Project Supervisor Atty. Emil Cuyugan.

Among other guests, were Digos City Mayor Josef Cagas and the Association of Mindanao Rural Electric Cooperatives (AMRECO) President, Engr. Emmanuel Galarse.

With the theme "Coop Power: Governance Stronger, Service Smarter, Future Brighter," this year's AGMA drew 17,819 attendees as of 12 noon Sunday. # # #


LOOK: NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda met with Tarlac Governor Christian Yap on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at the...
23/07/2026

LOOK: NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda met with Tarlac Governor Christian Yap on Wednesday, 22 July 2026, at the NEA Office in Quezon City to discuss initiatives aimed at improving power distribution services across the province.

The meeting focused on strengthening operational efficiency and enhancing cooperation with Tarlac I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Tarelco Uno) and Tarelco II- Tarlac II Electric Cooperative, Inc. to ensure reliable electricity for all member-consumer-owners. # # #

| The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department advises all electric cooperatives (ECs) that may be affect...
23/07/2026

| The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department advises all electric cooperatives (ECs) that may be affected by Tropical Depression ‘Kiyapo’ to take appropriate measures in light of this weather disturbance.

As of this late morning, state weather bureau PAGASA hoisted tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1 across parts of Batanes, Cagayan, Isabela, Apayao, Abra, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, Aurora, Quirino, and Nueva Vizcaya.

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