The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is celebrating its 54th Founding Anniversary and the 14th National Electrification Awareness Month (NEAM).

NEA's anniversary is being held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC). Various stakeholders and guests from the government and private sector were invited to celebrate and acknowledge the agency’s achievements, particularly its Rural Electrification Program.

Guided by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.’s electrification goal, NEA’s 54th anniversary was celebrated under the theme “Total Electrification by 2028.” During his welcoming remarks Administrator Almeda stated that NEA, together with the 121 Electric Cooperatives, and its partners in government and the private sector can achieve the President’s vision of a fully electrified Philippines. “Samahan niyo akong pailawin ang tahanan ng bawat Pilipino. Mabuhay ang National Electrification Administration. Mabuhay ang Rural Electrification Program. Mabuhay ang bagong Pilipinas.” Admin Almeda concluded.

NEA also conducted a ceremonial switch-on for the 15.66 Millionth consumer connection in 12 barangays in Nunungan, Lanao del Norte.

A Power Forum was also held wherein various resource speakers, including foreign delegates, shared their expertise on matters regarding rural electrification.

Today's celebration highlights the 54 years of collaborative work between NEA and its partner ECs in achieving sustainable rural development and remarkable contributions of the electrification program in nation building. ###