2024 Institutional Convergence Summit: A Landmark Gathering for Synergies in Service Excellence

Cebu City, Philippines, October 16-17, 2024 — The 2024 Institutional Convergences Summit: Synergies for Service Excellence brought together top leaders and members of Institutional Services from across the nation at the Cebu Parklane International Hotel. This landmark event, spanning two days, provided an essential platform for key stakeholders to collaborate and discuss strategies aimed at enhancing the effectiveness, resilience, and sustainability of rural electrification in the Philippines.

Organized by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (PHILRECA), the summit highlighted a significant convergence of four allied organizations—the Philippine Association of ISD Managers (PHILAIM), the Human Resource in Electric Cooperatives Association (HRECA), the Philippine Electric Cooperatives Association of Resilient Secretaries (PECAReS), and the Electric Cooperatives Consumer Welfare Officers’ Philippine Association (ECCOWPA). This unprecedented collaboration emphasized the collective responsibility to ensure that rural communities receive reliable, accessible, and sustainable electric services.

Centered around the theme, “Achieving the Goals of Rural Electrification: Recognizing the Role of Enhanced Member-Consumer Engagement in Powering Filipino Communities,” the summit underscored the crucial role of member-consumer-owners (MCOs) in achieving the broader goals of rural development and electrification. The theme highlighted the importance of engaging MCOs in meaningful ways, recognizing their role not only as beneficiaries but also as key stakeholders in the success of rural electrification initiatives.

The presence of National Officers from PHILAIM, HRECA, PECAReS, and ECCOWPA further elevated the event’s significance. These leaders reiterated their commitment to creating a more coordinated and innovative approach to addressing the challenges faced by the sector.

PHILAIM National President Edna S. Putian – Diango, JD mentioned that through various sessions and dialogues, the summit fostered the exchange of best practices and innovative solutions to drive service excellence, with a focus on increasing engagement with MCOs and enhancing the operational capacities of electric cooperatives across the country.

As the summit progresses, participants remain united in their mission to build stronger synergies and partnerships that will lead to the sustained empowerment of Filipino communities through improved electrification services and enhanced MCO engagement.

This event marks a critical step toward strengthening rural electrification, laying the groundwork for a future where every Filipino community is powered by sustainable, reliable, and inclusive energy solutions.

October 2024 is 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡

MORESCO-1 proudly joins the 120 electric cooperatives across the country, alongside the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA), in celebrating this year’s National Cooperative Month. The theme, “Cooperatives: Stronger Together Today for a Brighter Tomorrow,” highlights the collective strength and unity of cooperatives in empowering communities and shaping a sustainable future.

This annual observance, in accordance with Republic Act No. 11502, designates October as National Cooperative Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the invaluable role of cooperatives in driving socio-economic growth, promoting collaboration, and providing essential services to millions of Filipinos.

As we celebrate this month, we honor the dedication of all electric cooperatives that continue to power homes and industries, ensuring a brighter tomorrow for everyone. Let’s continue to work together, stronger than ever, to light up our nation’s path to progress.

Happy Cooperative Month to all our Electric Cooperatives!
Power On!

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

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)