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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is pushing for possible amendments to Republic Act No. 11039, or the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund (ECERF), citing the urgent need to adjust the P200-million allocation for the recovery of calamity-hit electric cooperatives (ECs).
According to NEA Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Engr. Ernesto Silvano, Jr., the legally mandated budget is not enough to pay for the repair of the ECs’ damaged facilities during catastrophes.
Read more: NEA Seeks Reforms on ECERF Law, P200-M Calamity Fund Insufficient for Disaster-Hit ECs
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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) reaffirmed its commitment to deliver reliable electricity in rural communities as it highlighted how its partner electric cooperatives (ECs) have been adapting to a rapidly changing energy landscape.
NEA Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Engr. Ernesto Silvano, Jr. noted that the agency has been leaning on resiliency measures, digital innovation, and renewable energy efforts to sustain rural electrification amid modern disruptions.
Read more: NEA Shares Key Insights on Navigating Chronic Challenges in the Energy Sector
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National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda on Wednesday underscored the crucial role of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) in advancing rural electrification efforts during the 2025 Market Participants Update.
Speaking as guest of honor for the event, the NEA chief recognized IEMOP’s contributions to fostering collaboration among key stakeholders—including power generators, distribution utilities such as electric cooperatives (ECs), and state regulators—in enhancing the country’s electricity market.
Read more: NEA Chief Acknowledges Role of IEMOP in Stabilizing Rural Electrification Industry
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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) held a consultative meeting on Friday, 04 April 2025, to discuss the proposed implementation of the Liwanag at Tubig Assistance Welfare (LITAW) Program.
The proposal aims to provide continuous electricity and water access to vulnerable households during disasters, according to NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda. He emphasized the significance of the initiative, stating that access to electricity and water is fundamental, especially in times of crisis.
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President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has appointed former Misamis Oriental I Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO 1) General Manager (GM) Engr. Jovel Ubay-Ubay as acting Member of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) Board of Administrators.
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla administered the oath of Engr. Ubay-Ubay as a new board member on Monday, 31 March 2025, at the Department of Energy (DOE) office in Taguig City with NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda as witness.
Read more: Former MORESCO I General Manager Joins NEA Board of Administrators
