National Electrification Administration (NEA) Archives

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.

February 26, 2026

Currents of Progress: ZAMCELCO Sparks Zamboanga’s Rise

ZAMCELCO has boosted power reliability, affordability, and local growth — illuminating the city’s economy and community development.

February 20, 2026

Subsidized but Struggling: The Mounting Cost of Ailing Electric Cooperatives

Subsidized but Struggling. Billions in public loans prop up struggling Electric Cooperatives. Are taxpayers funding inefficiency instead of reliable power reform?

January 30, 2026

Davao Light vs NORDECO: A Long-Awaited Power Shift Promises Reliable Service for Consumers

The Davao electricity dispute heats up as Davao Light expands, promising better service amid NORDECO’s ongoing legal challenges.

January 27, 2026

Consumer Advocates Demand Accounting Of Nordeco’s WESM Obligations

Consumer group Partners for Affordable & Reliable Energy (PARE) urges clarity on Nordeco’s WESM status, citing consumer risks, power outages, and the need for regulator intervention.

January 23, 2026

More Cooperatives Tap NEA Loans As Electrification Drive Accelerates

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) released ₱2.8 billion in loans to 45 electric cooperatives, boosting rural electrification and supporting power distribution upgrades nationwide.