The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) strongly opposes the push by lawmakers for Senate Bill No. 2888, which could authorize Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (DLPC) to take over...
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA) is urging an amendment to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001, which would allow the National Power Corporation (NAPOCOR) to build power...
(UPDATED) Electric cooperatives (ECs) and other rural electrification stakeholders have called for the resignation of Energy Sec. Alfonso Cusi and National Electrification Administration (NEA) chief Emmanuel Juaneza’s resignation for “unabating threats and...
Electric cooperatives (ECs) throughout the country have thrown their support behind Vice President Leni Robredo’s presidential bid. Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA) president and partylist Rep. Presley De Jesus confirmed to...
At least two linemen lost their lives while trying to help restore power in the regions devastated by Typhoon Odette. Negros Oriental II Electric Cooperative (NORECO II) employee Ronald Gallarde was part of...
Several congressmen have expressed support, as well as opposition to the extension of the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation’s (PSALM) corporate life. At a congressional hearing on Wednesday, House Committee...
Pres. Rodrigo Duterte has fired National Electrification Administration (NEA) head Edgardo Masongsong over corruption allegations. The chief executive approved the recommendation of the Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) to have Masongsong be removed...
The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA) party-list are appealing to the public to be more responsible in using electricity, as dry months persist and temperatures continue...
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to conduct proper onsite electric meter reading during the re-imposed enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) to prevent another...
