Tag: Rural Electrification

  • Negros Electric and Power Corp. Plans to Illuminate More Remote Areas in Central Negros Over Next Three Years

    In a significant move towards enhancing rural electrification, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) has announced plans to extend electricity to more remote communities within its franchise area over the next three years. This commitment follows the successful connection of three sub-communities to the grid in December 2024, marking a pivotal step in the…

  • 2025 Budget to Boost Rural Electrification, Senator Announces

    In a significant move to enhance rural development, the 2025 national budget, amounting to PHP6.352 trillion, has been approved, ensuring continued funding for the rural electrification initiative. Senator Sherwin Gatchalian highlighted the importance of this allocation during a recent statement, emphasizing its role in advancing the electrification of remote areas. The National Electrification Administration (NEA)…

  • 2025 Budget to Boost Rural Electrification, Senator Gatchalian Announces

    Senator Sherwin Gatchalian announced that the newly approved PHP6.352-trillion budget for 2025 will significantly advance the rural electrification program across the Philippines. The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has been allocated a PHP1.87 billion subsidy to extend electricity to around 22,000 households, marking a crucial step towards the government’s goal of full rural electrification by 2028.…

  • Benguet Electric Cooperative Deploys Team to Aid Power Restoration in Nueva Vizcaya

    In a show of solidarity, the Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO) dispatched a five-member team to Nueva Vizcaya on Wednesday, November 27, 20247, to assist in restoring electricity in the typhoon-ravaged province. The team, consisting of four linemen and an engineer, is equipped to support the ongoing efforts under Task Force Kapatid, a collaborative initiative among…