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The National Electrification Administration (NEA), through Regulatory Advisory No. 2023-004 dated 05 June 2023, instructed all Electric Cooperatives (ECs) to counter-check and validate power bills from power suppliers.
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In the recently concluded Visayas Warriors of Light Summit - Linemen Rodeo Competition held in Cebu, NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda recognized the contributions of linemen to the Rural Electrification Program.
The NEA Chief lauded their sacrifice and hard work in electrifying the remote areas of the country to spur socio-economic progress. "Kahit anong galing ng GM, kahit anong galing ng Board, kung wala kayong mga lineman na sumusuporta at nag-iimplement sa desisyon ng management, wala ang galing ng coop," the Administrator told the Warriors of Light.
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In its effort to avoid delays in the implementation of subsidy-funded projects, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) warned all electric cooperatives (ECs) against blacklisted contractors.
As stated in NEA Memorandum 2023-23, ECs are enjoined to charge and impose liquidated damages against erring contractors for any and all delays incurred in the implementation of the projects, pursuant to the provisions of their respective contracts with the contractors.
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Electric cooperatives (ECs) nationwide were advised by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to prepare for the impact of Typhoon Betty, which has entered the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Saturday.
The NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) instructed the ECs to take the appropriate contingency measures in order to mitigate the impact of the potential threats that might affect their electric service.
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In a public hearing of the Senate Committee on Energy Wednesday, 17 May 2023, Senator Raffy Tulfo commended NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda for putting an end to decades of unstable power supply in Occidental Mindoro.
"I commend you for that, Mr. Almeda. Ayun 'yung kasabihan na kung gusto maraming paraan, kung ayaw maraming dahilan. In this case, gumawa kayo ng paraan para ma-solve itong problema," Sen. Tulfo said.
