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On 23 August 2022, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) together with the Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PENELCO) spearheaded the celebration of the Lineworkers Appreciation Day in Bataan. Several lineworkers from Region III Electric Cooperatives (ECs) attended the event while lineworkers from other parts of the country joined the celebration virtually.

The lineworkers were recognized for their invaluable contribution to economic development through rural electrification. In his video message, NEA Administrator Emmanuel P. Juaneza lauded the dedication and sacrifice of the lineworkers in keeping the lights on especially during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. He also honored those who became part of the Task Force Kapatid, an initiative wherein lineworkers from different ECs work hand-in-hand to restore power in ECs affected by calamities.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Electric Cooperatives (ECs) celebrated another milestone in the Rural Electrification Program, the 15 millionth consumer connection, on 17 August 2022.

The man of the hour, a 45-year-old rebel-returnee and leader of the Umayamnon tribe, Datu Sumusunod Jimmy Man-anohog Sr., was named as the 15 millionth consumer. After living in the dark for more than four decades of his life, he finally enjoys the benefits of electricity. He is one of the beneficiaries of the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) implemented by NEA in partnership with Agusan del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ASELCO) and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur. "Nagpapasalamat kami sa NEA at ASELCO. Sila po ang nagbigay-liwanag sa amin na mahihirap. Sana po ipagpatuloy ninyo ang inyong tungkulin," Datu Sumusunod said.

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) congratulated Atty. Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla on his appointment as the Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE). NEA is certain that the leadership of Secretary Lotilla will achieve new landmarks in nation building.

Sec. Lotilla is confident that with the synergy of private investors, the government and other stakeholders in the energy industry, he casts no doubt to deliver total electrification of the country.

“As we face the opportunities and challenges in energizing the rest of the underserved areas of the country, I am counting on the NEA to be our committed partner in realizing the Government's vision of total electrification of the country,” the Secretary of Energy highlighted in his letter to the National Electrification Administration. ###