MORESCO-1 Brings Light to Purok 2B, Brgy. 4, Talakag through SEP

Talakag, Bukidnon | October 10, 2025 – The Misamis Oriental 1 Rural Electric Service Cooperative, Inc. (MORESCO-1), in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA), successfully energized Purok 2B, Barangay 2, Talakag under the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP), bringing electricity service to 35 households in the community.

The ceremonial energization was held at the residence of Mr. William Acala and attended by barangay officials, municipal representatives, MORESCO-1 leadership, and community members.

The program commenced with an invocation led by Ms. Sheena, followed by a welcome message from Hon. Dante D. Nallano, Barangay Captain of Barangay 2, Talakag.

Messages of support and commitment to rural electrification were delivered by representatives of local and national leaders, including Congressman Jose Manuel F. Alba (Bukidnon – First District) – Congressman Jose Manuel F. Alba, Congressman of Bukidnon-First District – represented by Ms. Marlyn “Wawam” Pajaron; Hon. Renato S. Sulatan Jr., Municipal Mayor of Talakag -represented by Talakag Municipal Administrator Alberto Bigcas; Hon. Vergito O. Factura, Vice Mayor – represented by Municipal Councilor, Bryan Lucky Z. Noble, alongside MORESCO-1 Board President Dir. Joy Gil S. Mahinay, Dir. Ritchie Veluz (caretaker director for Talakag District), and FARBECO Executive Director Mr. William Acala, the project’s recipient association.

A ceremonial turn-over of the Certificate of Completion was conducted, with Brgy. Captain Nallano delivering the acceptance message on behalf of the barangay.

The ceremony was further highlighted by the recognition of Councilor Bryan Lucky Z. Noble, former MORESCO-1 Director for Talakag, who received a Loyalty Ring and gift from ISD Manager Marebec O. Cagalawan in acknowledgment of his two-and-a-half terms of dedicated service and his role in facilitating SEP rollouts in the municipality.

The program concluded with closing remarks by Engr. Reniel A. Cabantac, Talakag Service Area Manager of MORESCO-1.

This particular SEP project amounted to a total of ₱1,678,631.40 (₱1,533,920.70 for distribution line and ₱144,710.70 for hardware), a vital investment for sustainable development in Talakag.

Through the Sitio Electrification Program, MORESCO-1 reaffirms its mission of energizing communities and empowering lives, ensuring that no household is left behind in the pursuit of progress and rural development.

The ceremony was paused for few minutes due to a powerful shaking brought about the earthquake of magnitude 7.6 (later revised to ~7.5 by PHIVOLCS) struck off the coast of Manay, Davao Oriental at 9:43 a.m. today.


For more information, please contact:
Corporate Public Relations Office (CPRO), MORESCO-1

#SEP #MORESCO1 #TalakagBukidnon #EnergizingCommunities #EmpoweringLives #BeyondPower

SEP POWER REACHES Bagocboc Sitios in Opol


September 26, 2025 | Bagocboc Covered Court, Opol

A new dawn of light and hope shines in Bagocboc, Opol.

Today, the sitios of Lamgamon, Malumo, Zone 1, Bongbongon, Tingkulan, and Palayan ng Bayan finally welcomed the glow of electricity—an achievement made possible through the Sitio Electrification Program, in partnership with MORESCO-1, the Local Government Units, and the National Government.

The program opened with prayer and a heartfelt message from Hon. Pepe D. Langala, Punong Barangay of Tingkulan, recalling years of waiting marked by kerosene lamps and dark evenings. Now, that long wait has ended.

Power at last!
Leaders shared their messages of support, including:

  • Cong. Yevgeney Vincente B. Emano, 2nd District Representative (through Political Officer Bart Talja)
  • Hon. Jay Francis D. Bago, Municipal Mayor of Opol
  • Hon. Danilo E. Daroy, Jr., Vice Mayor of Opol
  • Hon. Ritchie Veluz, MORESCO-1 BOD Director for Opol District, representing President Joy Gil S. Mahinay

The celebration was made brighter by the MORESCO-1 Powerdance, followed by the Ceremonial Turnover and Symbolic Energization—acts that not only lit homes but also fueled dreams for education, livelihood, safety, and a brighter future.

The most moving moment came from the voices of the beneficiaries themselves—Ms. Evelyn Mabao, Mr. Raul Paclar, Mr. Rechie Canque, Mr. Fernando Cadungog, and Ms. Nancy Mag-away—who shared how electricity transforms their lives with brighter nights, safer paths, and new opportunities.

Closing the program, Engr. Ray S. Cagubcub, MORESCO-1 OIC Area Manager, reaffirmed MORESCO-1’s mission: to reach the unreached, light every home, and power every Filipino’s right to a brighter tomorrow.

Today, Bagocboc’s sitios step into an energized future—where hope is no longer imagined but illuminated.

#SitioElectrificationProgram #MORESCO1 #PowerOn #EnergizingLives #AlangSaKatawhan


SEP Power On for Purok 4 Upper and Lower Punta Silum


Ceremonial Energization | June 27, 2025 – Purok 4, Lower & Upper Punta Silum, Manticao

This morning marked a milestone for the people of Punta Silum, Manticao, as National Electrification Administration (NEA) , MORESCO-1, Congressional Office of District 2 – Cong. Yevgeny Vincente B. Emano. LGU Manticao in partnership with the Barangay Council and local leadership, officially energized 22 new household beneficiaries in Purok 4, Lower and Upper Punta Silum.

Held at the Punta Silum Covered Court, the Ceremonial Energization Program gathered leaders, partners, and community members to celebrate the completion of this electrification project that now brings light and new opportunities to the sitio.

Among the key highlights was the signing and ceremonial turn-over of the Certificate of Completion, officiated by representatives from the congressional, municipal, and MORESCO-1 leadership:

Bartholomew Talja, Political Officer representing Congressman Yevgeny Vicente B. Emano
Luther P. Asok, MCO Federated President, on behalf of Mayor Hon. Stephen Tan
Vice Mayor Roberto “Bobby” Lagrosas
GM Engr. Collen B. Tarcelo, MORESCO-1 General Manager for Engr. Dominique C. Asok, M1 BOD for Manticao District and M1 BOD president Nonito M. Labis DVM
Area Manager Jogiepril D. Legaspi

The ceremonial symbolic energization lit more than just a bulb—it illuminated the future of 22 households, whose lives will now be powered by safe, reliable electricity. Each new consumer also received their MORESCO-1 Membership Certificate, officially welcoming them to the cooperative.

The electrification covered:

  • Purok 4, Lower Punta Silum11 households | ₱1,492,748.40
  • Purok 4, Upper Punta Silum11 households | ₱906,055.67

During the closing remarks, GM Tarcelo, Area Manager Legaspi, Vice Mayor Lagrosas, and Mr. Talja emphasized MORESCO-1’s commitment to energizing rural communities—one sitio at a time.

This event stands as a testament to the power of cooperation, persistence, and the shared dream of light for all.

Welcome to the MORESCO-1 family, P4 Upper and Lower Punta Silum!