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Happy Fiesta Saint Augustine of Hippo – Patron Saint of Cagayan de Oro

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Today, August 28, we come together in joy and unity to celebrate the Feast of the Patron Saint of Cagayan de Oro City, Saint Augustine of Hippo. As we honor his legacy and teachings, let us also take this opportunity to strengthen our bonds as a community.

May this day be filled with festive cheer, love, and gratitude as we reflect on the values of service, compassion, and faith that Saint Augustine exemplified. Let’s continue to support each other, uplift our community, and carry the spirit of this celebration into our daily lives.

Happy Fiesta to Kagay-anons! May Saint Augustine of Hippo guide and bless us all.

Viva San Agustin!

San Agustin Cathderal in Cagayan de Oro City, Misamis_Oriental

San Augustine Cathedral

The Saint Augustine Cathedral was built in 1624 by Fray Agustin San Pedro who was called El Padre Capitan by the residents here. In 1778, both the church and convent were burned down. From its ruins, Fray Pedro de Santa Barbara, together with generous Cagayanons, built the new church which was inaugurated in 1780. But, it too did not last long as it was gutted in 1831. In 1841, the church was rebuilt using concrete materials. It was adorned with beautiful paintings of the four evangelists. It had a pipe organ. The wooden cross which stands today in the front of the cathedral, was erected in 1888. Archbishop James Hayes, SJ, in 1946 rebuilt the Cathedral and the Convent. It was about this time that the stained glass, given by the New York Sacred Heart chapel, was installed. (PHOTO : by Rhoel Condeza)

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Php3.884 Million SEP to 3 Sitios | Puroks in San Pedro, Jampason and Kamelon in Initao Turned Over

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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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NORTHERN MINDANAO ECS JOIN FORCES TO IMPROVE METERING FACILITIES IN MARAWI’S GROUND ZERO

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August 20, 2024 – A task force created by the Northern Mindanao Electric Cooperatives Association (NORMECA) has successfully initiated a major collaboration to enhance metering facilities in Marawi City, the first phase of which started last August 18 and to be completed on August 23 which involve the installation and improvement of 380 commercial metering units. This is a phase-driven work to be executed by Engineering teams established by PHILATMEC – NORMECA.

The task force, known as TASK FORCE LASURECO, brings together eight electric cooperatives from Region 10 , showcasing a robust collaboration within the region. The participating electric cooperatives include Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative (MORESCO-1), Misamis Oriental 2 Electric Cooperative (MORESCO-2), Misamis Occidental 1 Electric Cooperative Inc (MOELCI-1), Misamis Occidental 2 Electric Cooperative Inc (MOELCI-2), First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc (FIBECO), Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc (BUSECO), Camiguin Electric Cooperative, Inc (CAMELCO), and Lanao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LANECO). These are the 8 Electric coops – composing NORMECA.

NORMECA President Nonito M. Labis, DVM, during the opening ceremonies in LASURECO office complex expressed his gratitude for the dedication of the electric cooperatives, noting that the project will not be possible without the full support of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Philippine Association of Technical Managers of Electric Cooperatives (PHILATMEC).

“This initiative once again will mark a significant milestone in the collective efforts to improve the reliability and accuracy of power distribution in Lanao del Sur in a long run,” Labis stated. “The upgraded metering facilities will enhance the efficiency of commercial energy consumption monitoring, hoping that ultimately this will bring better service delivery for the Marawi community.”

The project underscores the commitment of the electric cooperatives in Northern Mindanao to work together towards a common goal, ensuring that even a sister-EC in the BARMM region will benefit from improved electrical infrastructure. This project is a testament to the strength of collaboration among the electric cooperatives in Region 10.


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