National Electrification Administration (NEA) Archives

July 22, 2026

DOE Steps Up Mindanao Electrification As Household Power Access Reaches 94.9%

The DOE is prioritizing Mindanao in its push to achieve full household electrification by 2028 through off-grid and renewable energy solutions.

July 21, 2026

Controversies Put Electric Cooperatives and NEA in the Spotlight

Recent controversies involving electric cooperatives and the NEA are raising consumer concerns over transparency, accountability, and power sector governance.

July 8, 2026

Grid Modernization Becomes Critical Bottleneck in Energy Transition as Electric Cooperatives Struggle

Grid and infrastructure upgrades are vital for the energy transition, but many electric cooperatives face challenges in modernizing power distribution systems.

June 25, 2026

Mindanao Powers Through: Quake-Hit Communities Regain Electricity In Joint Recovery Effort

DOE says electricity service in General Santos and Sarangani has been largely restored after Quake, while Mindanao maintains sufficient power reserves.

June 22, 2026

SC Affirms NEA Reform Act, Clearing Path for Stronger Accountability in Electric Cooperatives

The SC ruled that electric cooperatives, as franchise holders, remain subject to government regulation under the state's police power (NEA Reform Act).

June 16, 2026

Multi-Awarded, Yet Consumers Still Suffer Poor Power Service

Consumer group urges NEA to review electric cooperative award criteria as several recognized ECs face complaints over unreliable power service.

June 10, 2026

Strong Earthquake Tests Resilience Of Mindanao’s Energy Infrastructure

The DOE and NGCP are assessing energy infrastructure damage and restoring power services after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao.

April 19, 2026

PARE Urges Accountability Over Privatization Amid Samal Power Dispute

PARE urges reforms over privatization in electric co-ops, as the Nordeco-Davao Light dispute raises concerns on power reliability in Samal Island.

March 3, 2026

Brownouts, Bills, and a Power Struggle: Nordeco in the Spotlight

An in-depth look at Nordeco’s history, achievements, controversies, and the impact of Davao Light’s takeover on consumers and local power.

March 3, 2026

Power Shift in Samal: Island Grid Enters New Phase

After years of crippling outages, Davao Light takes over Samal’s power distribution, launching an upgrade to restore stability and fuel growth.