The recent electrification ceremony held on August 14, 2024, marks a significant step in improving living conditions for the 93 recipient households in three barangays—Mat-I, Mapulog, and Tagbalugo—within Naawan. 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 fifth installment of a planned series of seven to eight energization ceremonies, electricity was successfully delivered to several areas:
- Purok 3, Mat-I: 13 households received electricity with 10 electric posts installed, costing a total of PHP 916,963.60 for distribution lines and house wiring materials.
- Purok 1 Lower, Mapulog: 12 households benefited, with 11 electric posts erected at a total cost of PHP 994,121.12.
- Pastuhan, Tagbalogo: 28 households received power at a project cost of PHP 1,502,903.70.
- Tigbabanga, Tagbalogo, passing through Kalubihon, Mapulog: 40 households were electrified, with 89 posts installed, amounting to a project cost of PHP 8,954,091.41.
Gracing the occasion today were Mr. Von Borromeo of the Second District Congressional office of Congressman Yevgeny Vincente “Bambi” B. Emano; Naawan Vice Mayor Allan B. Roa; Municipal Kagawads Janeth Acain, Leah Buhian, Era Mae Macalong, Jeffrey Mahinay and Mark Ramnie Velez. Speaking in behalf of Director Joy Gil S. Mahinay was MCO President of Mapulog Mr. Eddie Cabiladas. Brgy Captain Belen A. Cabasan (Mapulog); Kagawad Jevan A. Jaudian in behalf of Brgy Captain Gedion C. Jagonal (Tagbalogo) were present to receive the Certificates of Completion.
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.
