DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar signs the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Ronnie Aperocho that will pave the way to ensuring efficient delivery of power supply to government's mass housing projects in the power firm's areas of coverage. (photo: DHSUD)
The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) has signed an agreement with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to ensure stable supply and efficient delivery of electricity in government’s housing projects.
DHSUD Secretary Jose Rizalino Acuzar said the memorandum of understanding (MOU) is focused on developing power infrastructure to efficiently deliver electric services to housing project sites within the company's areas of coverage.
“We view our collaboration with Meralco as a significant leap toward our mission. Meralco’s commitment to provide reliable, safe and efficient electric services to Metro Manila and nearby provinces directly contributes to the betterment of housing communities in major urban areas in the country,” said Acuzar.
“Beyond constructing affordable and quality housing, the government seeks to enhance the living conditions of many Filipinos, particularly the underprivileged, by providing decent shelters in sustainable communities, complete with basic services the residents will need,” he added.
Acuzar signed the agreement with Meralco Executive Vice President and Chief Operations Officer Ronnie Aperocho.
Aperocho said Meralco commits its services to fully support the ongoing rollout of the housing program in the National Capital Region and nearby areas.
Meralco also pledged to educate and inform new homeowners about their rights and obligations as electric consumers.
The MOU includes creation of a technical working group with the aim to deliver timely electrification services to mass housing projects of DHSUD and implement mechanisms to provide better customer experience for the beneficiaries.
Acuzar stressed the deal is a big push for the mass housing program to flourish even better and address previous power supply issues in government housing projects.
He said the DHSUD is also looking forward to discussing the use of sustainable energy in its housing projects, citing Meralco’s expertise and network in the power sector.