Tag: electric cooperative

  • NORDECO Urges President Marcos to Veto Bill Expanding Davao Light’s Franchise

    The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) has made a plea to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to reject a bill that would allow Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. (DLPC) to extend its services into regions currently managed by NORDECO. The Senate has recently passed the bill on its final reading, which would permit DLPC…

  • Ilocos Norte’s Electric Cooperative Launches Smart Metering in Six Pilot Areas

    In a significant move towards modernizing the rural electrification sector, the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) has initiated a pilot project for smart metering in six selected areas. The project was officially launched with a ceremonial switch at INEC’s main office in Dingras, attended by key figures including National Electrification Administration Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda…

  • Submarine Cable Malfunction Triggers Extended Blackout on Siargao Island

    In a significant development, the Siargao Electric Cooperative announced on Thursday that they have pinpointed the source of the ongoing power disruption on Siargao Island, which began on December 1. The issue stems from a fault in a 1.6-km segment of a submarine cable, which has been retrieved from the ocean floor for detailed examination.…