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Cagayan de Oro City, January 28, 2025 – In a significant recognition of their unwavering dedication to advancing education, the Department of Education (DepEd) Region 10 – Northern Mindanao conferred the NORMIN Star Award to MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 during the Pasidungog sa Amihanang Mindanao (PAM) Awards held at the LimKetKai Luxe Hotel.

The prestigious award honors MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 for their outstanding partnership, active collaboration, and steadfast commitment to supporting the education programs and projects of DepEd Northern Mindanao. The citation highlights their instrumental role in delivering remarkable outcomes, setting a benchmark for excellence, and paving the way for sustainable progress and impactful change in the region’s education landscape.

Receiving the award on behalf of MORESCO-1 was Ms. Edna S. Putian-Diango, the Institutional Services Manager of MORESCO-1, who is concurrently serving as the Acting General Manager of MORESCO-2. Representing MORESCO-2, Board President Rodulfo Cezar P. Olano accepted the award, accompanied by Ms. Jana Dael, the OIC-Institutional Services Department Manager of MORESCO-2.

DepEd Regional Director Dr. Arturo B. Bayocot, CESO III, personally presented the award during the event. In his remarks, he lauded MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 for their exemplary collaboration with DepEd and their critical role in enhancing the delivery of education in Northern Mindanao. “This partnership exemplifies the power of collective efforts in achieving transformative change for our learners and educators,” Dr. Bayocot said.

The NORMIN Star Award underscores the vital role of electric cooperatives like MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 in fostering educational development through various initiatives. These include infrastructure support, technology integration, and community-driven programs that address the evolving needs of schools and learners across the region.

“This award is a testament to our commitment to community development, particularly in the field of education. We are honored to be recognized and will continue to support initiatives that create meaningful and lasting impacts,” said Ms. Putian-Diango in her acceptance speech.

Board President Olano echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the shared vision of MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 to empower communities through education. “By investing in education, we are not only contributing to individual growth but also to the overall progress of Northern Mindanao,” he stated.

The Pasidungog sa Amihanang Mindanao Awards is an annual event that celebrates exceptional contributions to the region’s development across various sectors. The recognition of MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 serves as an inspiration for other organizations to forge meaningful partnerships that drive positive change.

With this accolade, MORESCO-1 and MORESCO-2 reaffirm their commitment to strengthening their collaboration with DepEd and other stakeholders, ensuring a brighter future for learners and communities in Northern Mindanao.

Northern Mindanao ECs will host Orientation on Joint Ventures and Renewable Energy Development

January 27, 2025January 27, 2025 admin

Electric cooperatives from Northern Mindanao, including FIBECO, MORESCO-I, MORESCO-II, BUSECO, LANECO, MOELCI-I, MOELCI-II, and CAMELCO, will convene for an Orientation and Briefing on Joint Ventures with Embedded Generation on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at the Eaton Hall, Mallberry Suites and Business Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City . The event, to be hosted by the Northern Mindanao Electric Cooperatives Association (NORMECA), aimed to equip the Board of Directors and management teams with the knowledge needed to explore joint ventures and renewable energy opportunities.

The rationale behind the coming activity highlights the coops’ focus on distribution, with limited expertise in managing generation-related ventures. To address this gap, the orientation will provide insights into the legal and technical aspects of joint ventures and renewable energy development, to be facilitated by the expertise of TERRED.

A comprehensive session on Renewable Energy Development and Green Financing for Electric Cooperatives, will be led by Engr. Ray Vincent B. Manzano, and a discussion on Photovoltaic Modules and Solar Home Systems (PVM/SHS), will be presented by Engr. Chyrenor A. Javier.

This orientation emphasizes the importance of active participation from the Board of Directors, who play a critical role as the Head of the Procuring Entity and decision-makers. With joint ventures and renewable energy projects poised to strengthen the sustainability of electric cooperatives, the event will serve as a vital platform for capacity building and informed decision-making. (Archibald Pacana, NORMECA Lead Secretariat)

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

October 18, 2024October 18, 2024 admin

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.

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