The recent electrification ceremony held last Friday August 23, 2024, once again marks a significant step in improving living conditions for the fifty-five recipient households in three barangays—San Pedro, Jampason and Kamelon —all of Initao. This event is part of the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) led by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) in partnership with the Misamis Oriental-1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc (MORESCO-1). The ceremony celebrated the symbolic turnover and energization, which are crucial in the government’s effort to achieve full electrification of all sitios across the Philippines, aiming to boost economic development and alleviate poverty.
During this seventh installment of a planned series of eight energization ceremonies, electricity was successfully delivered to several areas:
• Purok 5A, San Pedro , Initao: 16 households received electricity with 7 electric posts installed, costing a total of PHP 586,555.11 for distribution lines (P490,655.37) and house wiring materials (P95,699.74).
• Purok 1B, Jampason, Initao: 11 households received electricity with 3 electric posts installed, costing a total of PHP 382,047.50 for distribution lines (P287,151.36) and house wiring materials (P382,047.50).
• Lunusan, Kamelon, Initao: 28 households received electricity with 33 electric posts installed, costing a total of PHP 2,916,285.16 for distribution lines (P2,670,421.11) and house wiring materials (245,864.05).
Gracing the occasion were Hon Mercy Grace “Gagay” J. Acain, and the Punong Barangay | Barangay Captains and few members of the Barangay Councils of San Pedro, Jampason and Kamelon. Also present and spoke with the MCOs and SEP recipients were Director Edgar G. Buhian and Manticao Service Area Manager Engr. Jogiepril Legaspi.
SEP is a pivotal component of the government’s strategy to close the development gap in rural regions by supplying electricity to isolated sitios and puroks. These enclaves, often far from barangay centers, face substantial challenges due to the lack of reliable power. The program allocates resources for building distribution lines and house wiring, ensuring that eligible households can access modern energy, thereby enhancing their quality of life.
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