Category: Community Development Engagements

Talakag, Bukidnon — April 18, 2026

Carlos Capistrano “Caloy” Noble was officially elected as the new member of the Board of Directors of Misamis Oriental I Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO-1), representing District 11 – Talakag and the 11 hinterland barangays of Cagayan de Oro City, during the district election held this morning at Talakag Central School (TCS).

Noble, who ran as the lone qualified candidate, was proclaimed following the formal opening of the ballot box and completion of the prescribed electoral process. His candidacy had earlier been affirmed by the Screening Committee through Resolution No. 04, Series of 2026, declaring him qualified to run after meeting all eligibility requirements under the guidelines of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and MORESCO-1 policies .

The proclamation and induction into office were conducted by the District Election Committee (DECOM), in the presence of cooperative officials, stakeholders, and members of the Noble family, who gathered in strong support of the newly elected director.

Among those who witnessed the event were members of the MORESCO-1 Board of Directors, including Philbert Jaramillo (Laguindingan), Susan M. Baculo (Gitagum), and John Derrick M. Lorono (El Salvador), along with General Manager Engr. Collen B. Tarcelo, PEE. Their presence underscored the cooperative’s continued commitment to transparent, participatory, and rules-based governance.

Also present were key members of management and the Screening Committee, including OIC Institutional Services Department Manager Marebec O. Cagalawan, Engineering Services Department Manager Marlon P. Guinita, REE, Finance Services Manager Kristina Rae A. Guanzon, CPA, Talakag Service Area Manager Engr. Reniel Cabantac, and Corporate Affairs Department Manager Atty. Fatima Alemania-Tan, reflecting strong institutional support for the democratic processes of the cooperative.

Noble, 25, is a businessman and a graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration major in Marketing from Xavier University. A resident of Talakag, Bukidnon, he brings with him a new generation of leadership to the MORESCO-1 Board, representing both the municipality and the hinterland communities of Cagayan de Oro City.

His election marks the beginning of his first term as Board Member, with his oath of office scheduled during the upcoming Franchise-Wide Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) on May 16, 2026. As MORESCO-1 continues to uphold its mandate of delivering reliable and responsive electric service, Noble’s entry into the Board reflects the cooperative’s enduring commitment to inclusive representation and leadership renewal across its franchise area.

LIBERTAD, MISAMIS ORIENTAL – Incumbent Director Bon Neil Emia Sofocado has been elected to a second three-year term as member of the Board of Directors of the Misamis Oriental-1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO-1), representing District 5 – Libertad, following an uncontested district election held on the morning of April 11, 2026, at Libertad National High School.

Sofocado, 32, a young entrepreneur managing a growing portfolio of businesses in Libertad, continues to distinguish himself as one of the youngest directors ever elected in the cooperative’s 55-year history. First elected in 2023, he currently serves as Board Treasurer and is set to present the Treasurer’s Report during the upcoming 2026 Hybrid Sequential District Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA), which commences on April 28, 2026.

A graduate of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) from Saint Paul University in Dumaguete City, Director Sofocado—fondly known as “Bonel”—has been recognized for bringing a dynamic, youth-driven perspective to cooperative governance, particularly in advancing financial stewardship and member-centered initiatives.

His official proclamation was conducted by the District Election Committee (DECOM), composed of Chairman Anthony Y. Pacamalan, Secretary Imelda Gallarita, and Member Marcel Tagalogon. The event was witnessed by key officials, including MORESCO-1 Board President Director Joy Gil S. Mahinay, General Manager Engr. Collen B. Tarcelo, PEE, OIC–Institutional Services Department Manager Marebec O. Cagalawan, members of the Management Committee, and representatives from various departments and partner institutions.

Also present during the proceedings were Manticao Service Area Manager Engr. Jogiepril Legaspi, Engineering Services Department Manager Engr. Marlon P. Gunita, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Representative Nonito M. Labis, along with local officials, member-consumer-owners (MCOs), and supporters from the Municipality of Libertad.

Director Sofocado is scheduled to take his oath of office during the 2026 MORESCO-1 Franchise-Wide Annual General Membership Assembly and 57th Founding Anniversary on May 16, 2026, at the MORESCO-1 Covered Court in Laguindingan, Misamis Oriental.

District elections within MORESCO-1 are conducted by the DECOM in coordination with the respective Service Area Offices, with logistical support from the Institutional Services Department and oversight from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), ensuring transparency, credibility, and adherence to cooperative governance standards.

(Archibald G. Pacana, CPRO
Institutional Services Department, MORESCO-1)