The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has expressed its support for the proposal to eliminate the multiple value-added tax (VAT) on electricity, which is expected to result in lower power rates for consumers. In a statement on Thursday, May 22, PHILRECA said the...
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (Philreca) has expressed concerns about Senate Bill No. 2888, which could allow Davao Light and Power Company, Inc. (DLPC) to take over the franchise area of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco). In a letter to lawmakers...
(Unsplash) A House deputy minority leader is wondering why the Manila Electric Company (Meralco)--with its sheer size and economies of scale--can't offer low power rates the way small electric cooperatives can. “The economies of scale normally lead...
A veteran congressman has hailed the National Electrification Administration's (NEA) decision to recall the probational appointment of the Benguet Electric Cooperative's (BENECO) general manager in a bid to save the privately-owned utility firm from further regression. PHILRECA Party-list Rep....
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) has reaffirmed its position that the National Electrification Administration (NEA) does not have vested authority to appoint or set the terms for the selection of general managers (GMs) for the electric cooperatives. Based on a...
NUEVA ECIJA — Presidential candidate Vice President Leni Robredo believes that electric cooperatives (ECs) will help address the problems faced by the power industry in terms of supply and high costs. PHILRECA members welcome presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo in Talavera, Nueva...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) said the change in rules in the hiring of general managers (GMs) for electric cooperatives had been targeted to “equip the EC managers to handle rising challenges” especially in the rural electrification program of the government. In defending...
Organized electric cooperatives in the country have expressed their support for the presidential bid of Vice President Leni Robredo for her recognition of the significance of the energy sector in nation-building and the country's economic development. (Vice President Leni Robredo/Facebook) The...
The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) is opposing the policy revisions set forth by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on the hiring as well as termination or service suspension of general managers (GMs) designated for electric cooperatives. The...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Feb. 3, promised to make electric cooperatives (ECs) a part of the “energy family” if she’s elected president in the May 2022 polls, rejecting proposals to privatize the cooperatives. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo)...
In efforts to bring back light to Filipino households in typhoon-stricken areas before this weekend’s Christmas celebrations, power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is joining the bandwagon of industry stakeholders that will fast-track the restoration of electricity service for...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said it cannot commit yet if Filipino consumers in the typhoon Odette-battered areas in Visayas and Mindanao will fully regain their electricity services before the Christmas celebrations next week. In a press briefing, Energy Undersecretary Felix William B....
