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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.

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.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has rolled out a series of regional summits and workshops aimed at enhancing all plans of electric cooperatives (ECs) related to disaster resiliency and response.

The NEA through its Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) has been leading this initiative, which cover the formulation, updating, and approval of the ECs’ Emergency Response Plan, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment, Mitigation Plan, and Resiliency Compliance Plan.