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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.

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.

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.