25/05/2026
𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘
25 May 2026
𝗗𝗢𝗘, 𝗡𝗘𝗔, 𝗠𝗜𝗖, 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗖𝗼 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗣𝗖 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘂𝗽 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗿𝗼 𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲
The Department of Energy Philippines (DOE), National Electrification Administration (NEA), Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC), National Transmission Corporation (TransCo), and National Power Corporation (NPC) formally strengthened their partnership to modernize and rehabilitate the electrical infrastructure of Mindoro Island.
The cooperation agreement was signed on Monday, 25 May 2026, at the DOE Main Office in Taguig City.
Signatories were Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda, MIC President and CEO Rafael Consing Jr., TransCo President and CEO Joseph Omar Castillo, and NPC President and CEO Jericho Jonas Nograles.
The latest agreement builds upon the partnership forged between the NEA and MIC in 2024, which laid the groundwork for the upgrading of Mindoro’s power infrastructure.
During the signing ceremony, Administrator Almeda emphasized the significance of expanding the partnership to include both TransCo and NPC. He said the collaboration marks a major step toward achieving a more stable and efficient power system for Mindoro.
"Today, we are strengthening our efforts as we formalize this cooperation, formally bringing into the fold the National Transmission Corporation and the National Power Corporation. This cooperation will result in the concrete steps to be taken by all the concerned agencies for Mindoro Island," Administrator Almeda said.
Under the agreement, the MIC will acquire the transmission assets of NPC located on Mindoro Island. These assets will then undergo rehabilitation and modernization to improve the island’s electricity transmission capabilities and overall grid performance.
Meanwhile, TransCo will serve as the Systems Operator of the upgraded island grid.
"Once completed, the fully rehabilitated Mindoro loop will accommodate greater capacity for power generation, as well as provide more reliable systems for energy stability and security," Administrator Almeda shared.
"To the people of Mindoro Island, I have seen firsthand the severe impact the absence of electricity has in your lives. We stand here before you today as a reminder that we have always, and will continue, to work to ensure that you do not face such hardships again," the NEA Chief added.
“President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. has always and shall continue to work for stable electricity in your homes, hospitals, schools, and businesses. We will not tire to strive for your better standard of living, and a more secure energy future,” the Administrator said further. # # #