Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association

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PHILRECA is the national organization of all the Electric Cooperatives (EC) in the country, protecting the rights and interests of their member-consumer-owners (MCOs), and EC Allied Organizations.

ENERGY NEWS: May 25, 2026 (Monday) ‘P430 billion needed to electrify every Filipino home’https://www.philstar.com/busine...
25/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS:
May 25, 2026 (Monday)

‘P430 billion needed to electrify every Filipino home’
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/25/2530221/p430-billion-needed-electrify-every-filipino-home

Waste-to energy auction registration starts today
https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/05/25/business/top-business/waste-to-energy-auction-registration-starts-today/2350795

DOE: New green energy auctions spark strong developer interest
https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/25/doe-new-green-energy-auctions-spark-strong-developer-interest

ERC eyes solar tariff rules for off-grid areas
https://www.dailyguardian.com.ph/blog/erc-eyes-solar-tariff-rules-for-off-grid-areas

ERC sets waste-to-energy ceiling price at P9.3/kWh
https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/05/24/751712/erc-sets-waste-to-energy-ceiling-price-at-p9-3-kwh/

Philippines needs 20 GW in new renewables to meet clean energy target by 2040
https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/05/25/751699/philippines-needs-20-gw-in-new-renewables-to-meet-clean-energy-target-by-2040/

PH power risks deepen as Indonesia rewrites export rules
https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/25/ph-power-risks-deepen-as-indonesia-rewrites-export-rules

PH, AIIB eye tie-up on digitalization, energy
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275687

Philippines on HSBC’s radar in $4 billion push for China’s green firms
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/25/2530214/philippines-hsbcs-radar-4-billion-push-chinas-green-firms/amp/

DTI moves to regulate solar panel systems
https://business.inquirer.net/592097/dti-moves-to-regulate-solar-panel-systems

Trough of LPA still affecting Mindanao on Monday - PAGASA
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/weather/content/988817/trough-lpa-mindanao-monday-pagasa/story/

Philanthropic group to expand support for RE transition efforts in rural PHL
https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/05/24/751715/philanthropic-group-to-expand-support-for-re-transition-efforts-in-rural-phl/

EDITORIAL: Electric power to the people
https://www.bworldonline.com/velocity/2026/05/25/751568/electric-power-to-the-people/

22/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS
May 22, 2026 (Friday)

DOE chief urges consumers to adopt energy conservation lifestyle
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2232616/doe-chief-urges-consumers-to-adopt-energy-conservation-lifestyle

Visayas power reserves reach critical lows
https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/21/visayas-power-reserves-reach-critical-lows

From hospital beds to factory floors: PH power crisis hits lives, jobs, prices
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/5/21/from-hospital-beds-to-factory-floors-ph-power-crisis-hits-lives-jobs-prices-1832

McDonald’s Philippines taps Shell Energy for renewable power rollout
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/business/2026/5/21/mcdonald-s-philippines-taps-shell-energy-for-renewable-power-rollout-2102

[OPINION] All about that grid
https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2026/05/22/751239/all-about-that-grid/

1% cap on power system loss charges proposed in Senate | Philippine News Agency
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275476

Green GSM Inks Deals To Deploy 18,497 EV Taxis In The Philippines
https://www.carguide.ph/2026/05/green-gsm-inks-deals-to-deploy-18497-ev.html

ORMECO projects 27% cut in power rates by June 2026
https://pia.gov.ph/news/ormeco-projects-27-cut-in-power-rates-by-june-2026/

Fair weather, isolated rain showers seen across most of PH Friday
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275614

4 more Luzon ECs clear second reading in Lower House21 May 2026PHILRECA Press ReleaseThe House of Representatives has ap...
21/05/2026

4 more Luzon ECs clear second reading in Lower House
21 May 2026
PHILRECA Press Release

The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the bills granting legislative franchises to electric cooperatives serving the provinces of Pangasinan, Camarines Sur, and Camarines Norte.

House Bill No. 9002, grants Camarines Sur II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO2) a franchise to construct, install, establish, operate, and maintain distribution systems in the City of Naga and municipalities of Bombon, Calabanga, Canaman, Magarao, Milaor, Minalabac, Pili, Siruma and Tinambac in province of Camarines Sur.

House Bill No. 9003, seeks to grant Camarines Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Canoreco) a franchise to operate and maintain distribution systems in all municipalities of the province of Camarines Norte.

House Bill No. 9004, meanwhile, grants Pangasinan I Electric Cooperative-PANELCO I (PANELCO I) a franchise to provide electricity to the residents in the City of Alaminos municipalities of Agno, Anda, Bani, Bolinao, Burgos, Dasol, Infanta, and Mabini in the province of Pangasinan.

Finally, House Bill No. 9005 which seeks to grant Camarines Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (CASURECO I) a franchise to provide electricity to the residents in the municipalities of Libmanan, Cabusao, Sipocot, Ragay, Lupi, Pamplona, Pasacao, San Fernando, Gainza, and Camaligan in the province of Camarines Sur.

Power Bloc Representatives Presley De Jesus of PhilRECA Partylist and Sergio Dagooc of APEC Partylist are among the authors of the franchise measures.

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) warmly welcomes the House of Representatives’ approval of the ECs’ franchise bills, a pivotal milestone that safeguards the continuous delivery of electricity services to the member-consumer-owners of the affected provinces, thereby empowering rural communities and fostering national development.

ENERGY NEWSMay 21, 2026 (Thursday)PHP 983B BOI-approved energy pipeline could add 10.4 GW to grid –DOFhttps://powerphili...
21/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS
May 21, 2026 (Thursday)

PHP 983B BOI-approved energy pipeline could add 10.4 GW to grid –DOF
https://powerphilippines.com/php-983b-boi-approved-energy-pipeline-could-add-10-4-gw-to-grid-dof/

Philippines Donates 40 Portable Power Generators to Support Civilian Communities in Ukraine
https://www.eeas.europa.eu/delegations/philippines/philippines-donates-40-portable-power-generators-support-civilian-communities-ukraine_en

Spot market power prices surge amid grid alerts
https://manilastandard.net/business/314742278/spot-market-power-prices-surge-amid-grid-alerts.html

NGCP says grid already short 4,000 MW before transmission outages
https://powerphilippines.com/ngcp-says-grid-already-short-4000-mw-before-transmission-outages/

1% cap on power system loss charges proposed in Senate
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275476

ERC not suspending FIT-All collection despite rising costs
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/21/2529347/erc-not-suspending-fit-all-collection-despite-rising-costs

ERC yet to decide on extension of GEA-All suspension
https://www.bworldonline.com/top-stories/2026/05/21/751046/erc-yet-to-decide-on-extension-of-gea-all-suspension/

House approves proposed Waste-to-Energy Act
https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/5/20/house-approves-proposed-waste-to-energy-act-2243

PAGASA urges preparedness for possible El Niño by mid-2026
https://pia.gov.ph/news/pagasa-urges-preparedness-for-possible-el-nino-by-mid-2026/

ENERGY NEWSMay 20, 2026 (Wednesday)ERC greenlights P2.79B NGCP Laoag power projecthttps://malaya.com.ph/business/corpora...
20/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS
May 20, 2026 (Wednesday)

ERC greenlights P2.79B NGCP Laoag power project
https://malaya.com.ph/business/corporate/erc-greenlights-p2-79b-ngcp-laoag-power-project/

Philippine fishing and Indigenous communities wary of clean energy boom in Marcos stronghold
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/05/philippine-fishing-and-indigenous-communities-wary-of-clean-energy-boom-in-marcos-stronghold/

DOE: El Niño may lead to more power alerts
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2230875/doe-el-nino-may-lead-to-more-power-alerts

P10/liter fuel discount expanded to over 900 stations – DOE
https://business.inquirer.net/591277/p10-liter-fuel-discount-expanded-to-over-900-stations-doe

[EC Spotlight - BENECO] P3.3-M Beneco share capital interest up for distribution
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275335

[Featured: PHILRECA] Electric co-ops push for new law to strip VAT from non-power charges
https://manilastandard.net/business/314741809/electric-co-ops-push-for-new-law-to-strip-vat-from-non-power-charges.html

New emergency power deal to benefit Misamis Occidental consumers
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275321

PAGASA: Easterlies to bring cloudy skies, rains in Southern Luzon, Visayas
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/weather/content/988260/pagasa-easterlies-to-bring-cloudy-skies-rains-in-southern-luzon-visayas/story/

Did you know you are being taxed on charges that aren't even for the electricity you used? PHILRECA, representing 121 ...
19/05/2026

Did you know you are being taxed on charges that aren't even for the electricity you used?

PHILRECA, representing 121 Electric Cooperatives nationwide, has formally submitted a Position Paper to Congress proposing a landmark law to exclude certain charges from the 12% Value-Added Tax (VAT) base.

The goal is to ensure you only pay VAT on the electricity you actually consume.

Why are we pushing for this?
Currently, VAT is applied to "pass-through" costs and regulatory mandates that do not constitute a sale of goods or services. We are advocating for the removal of VAT on:
- System Loss Charges
- Universal Charges
- National Lifeline & Senior Citizen Subsidies
- Member Contribution for Capital Expenditures (MCC) / RFSC

By limiting VAT to actual consumption, we can achieve a more equitable and rational tax system while providing immediate, meaningful relief to millions of Filipino consumers.

Read our full Position Paper here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BGk-C4ykMrXjMAMKvyMRUEOVbnjSXZhT/view?usp=share_link or scan the QR code in this post to access the full document.

PHILRECA also continues to seek Congressional support for measures that would fully exempt or further reduce electricity rates from VAT to lower costs for every household. Read the full Position Paper here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/160E3XghLFWQO0xE0uqa3ZQhct-y_wZho/view?usp=share_link

ICYMI: "Hindi Lang Consumer, Kundi May-Ari"PHILRECA Highlights Cooperative Ownership at Palawan Electric Cooperative 44t...
19/05/2026

ICYMI: "Hindi Lang Consumer, Kundi May-Ari"
PHILRECA Highlights Cooperative Ownership at Palawan Electric Cooperative 44th AGMA

Sa mensaheng ipinaabot ng PHILRECA sa ginanap na 44th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) ng Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO) noong Mayo 16, 2026 sa Edward S. Hagedorn Coliseum, binigyang-diin ni Executive Director at General Manager Atty. Janeene Depay-Colingan ang mahalagang papel ng consumer-members bilang tunay na may-ari ng kanilang electric cooperative.

“Sa ibang kumpanya, ‘customer’ lang ang tingin sa tao. Pero dito sa kooperatiba, hindi lang kayo consumer — kayo ay may-ari,” pahayag ni Atty. Janeene.

Aniya, hindi lamang tumatanggap ng serbisyo ang mga miyembro ng kooperatiba kundi sila rin mismo ang dahilan kung bakit patuloy na naibibigay ang serbisyo ng pagpapailaw sa mga komunidad.

Ipinakita ng okasyon ang pagkakaisa ng electric cooperative sector sa pagsusulong ng maayos, maaasahan, at abot-kayang serbisyo ng kuryente para sa lahat ng member-consumer-owners sa probinsya ng Palawan.

ENERGY NEWSMay 19, 2026 (Tuesday)On PBBM’s order, DOE directs NGCP to restore key transmission lines after widespread po...
19/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS
May 19, 2026 (Tuesday)

On PBBM’s order, DOE directs NGCP to restore key transmission lines after widespread power disruptions
https://pia.gov.ph/news/on-pbbms-order-doe-directs-ngcp-to-restore-key-transmission-lines-after-widespread-power-disruptions/

Global energy shock tests Philippine lenders’ resilience
https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/international/asean/global-energy-shock-tests-philippine-lenders-resilience

Gov't subsidies to state firms hit ₱27 billion after massive March injections
https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/18/govt-subsidies-to-state-firms-hit-27-billion-after-massive-march-injections

Philippines: Rotational brownouts hit Luzon, 'Yellow' alert up in Visayas as heatwave, plant outages, line failures push grid to the brink
https://gulfnews.com/business/energy/philippines-users-urged-to-conserve-electricity-rotational-brownouts-hit-luzon-yellow-alert-up-in-visayas-as-heatwave-plant-outages-line-failures-push-grid-to-the-brink-1.500544205

House orders probe into NGCP over massive Luzon-Visayas power outages
https://www.bworldonline.com/the-nation/2026/05/18/750502/house-orders-probe-into-ngcp-over-massive-luzon-visayas-power-outages/

PH's fuel inventory ‘dips’ but not alarming – DOE chief
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1275269

DOE: More rotating power outages expected
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/05/19/2528937/doe-more-rotating-power-outages-expected

[OPINION] On energy inflation, market suspension, power disruption, and Leviste’s solar inaction
https://www.bworldonline.com/opinion/2026/05/19/750452/on-energy-inflation-market-suspension-power-disruption-and-levistes-solar-inaction/

ERC, BIR urged to remove system loss on power bills from VAT calculation
https://www.bworldonline.com/economy/2026/05/18/750489/erc-bir-urged-to-remove-system-loss-on-power-bills-from-vat-calculation/

[EC Spotlight - CAGELCO I] Lighting Hope: Over 500 households in Cagayan’s far-flung communities to gain access to electricity
https://pia.gov.ph/news/luzon/cv/lighting-hope-over-500-households-in-cagayans-far-flung-communities-to-gain-access-to-electricity/

[EC Spotlight - NOCECO] MPadilla waives fees for 236 households under Sitio Electrification Program
https://digicastnegros.com/mpadilla-waives-fees-for-236-households-under-sitio-electrification-program/

PALECO clarifies NEA registration amid franchise renewal push
https://palawan-news.com/paleco-clarifies-nea-registration-amid-franchise-renewal-push/

ITCZ, easterlies, thunderstorms to bring cloudy skies, rains across PH
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/weather/content/988104/skies-rains-itcz-ph/story/

READY TO DROP SOME ENERGY TRUTH? ⚡🎬The Alliance of Youth Energy (AYE) Leaders proudly presents: “Aye! No Cap, Just Watts...
18/05/2026

READY TO DROP SOME ENERGY TRUTH? ⚡🎬

The Alliance of Youth Energy (AYE) Leaders proudly presents:
“Aye! No Cap, Just Watts! A Reel-making Challenge”

A digital-first advocacy series made for the youth, by the youth, turning complicated energy issues into relatable, engaging, and impactful stories. No boring jargon. No outdated lectures. Just real talk, real facts, and real watts.

🎥 THE CHALLENGE
Create a 30–60 second Reel explaining one of today’s hottest energy issues in the Philippines using your own creativity, personality, and storytelling style!

HOT ENERGY TOPICS
Choose ONE topic to feature in your Reel:

🔹 The 2026 National Energy Emergency
🔹 Global Oil Volatility & Local Pump Prices
🔹 The Renewable Fast-Track in PH
🔹 Summer Bill Survival Tips
🔹 Power for Off-Grid & Island Provinces
🔹 The Future of Nuclear Energy
🔹 Rural Electrification & Nation-Building
🔹 How Electricity Reaches Your Home
🔹 Understanding Your Electric Bill Components
🔹 Sitio Electrification Program & EC-MCO Partnership

HOW TO MAKE YOUR REEL EFFECTIVE
HOOK (0–5s) - Start strong with a shocking fact or relatable question.

VALUE (5–45s) - Explain the “why” and “how” using simple language, visuals, and text overlays.

CTA (45–60s) - Call To Action
Encourage viewers to save energy, stay informed, or share your Reel.

TECHNICAL RULES
🎙️ Keep your voice clear and easy to hear
🎵 Background music should be copyright free and stay low (10–15% volume)
💡 Use good lighting and engaging visuals
✨ Be ORIGINAL — talk naturally like you’re speaking to friends

All entries MUST:
✔️ Tag the official PHILRECA page
✔️ Include the official hashtags:




JUDGING CRITERIA
Accuracy — 40%
Clarity — 30%
Creativity — 20%
Originality & Engagement — 10%

📅 Submission Period:
June 1–15, 2026

This is your chance to use your voice, creativity, and platform to spark awareness and inspire action.

READ full mechanics here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1jXLK_It8G5Hk8dUI8zUdHZ9julz6bVdV?usp=sharing

ENERGY NEWSMay 18, 2026 (Monday)ASEAN Energy Crisis: From Fossil Frailty To Infrastructure Prowesshttps://www.forbes.com...
18/05/2026

ENERGY NEWS
May 18, 2026 (Monday)

ASEAN Energy Crisis: From Fossil Frailty To Infrastructure Prowess
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kensilverstein/2026/05/17/asean-energy-crisis-from-fossil-frailty-to-infrastructure-prowess/

Outages expose need for reforms
https://tribune.net.ph/2026/05/17/outages-expose-need-for-reforms

ERC approves higher NGCP revenue cap
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/18/2528628/erc-approves-higher-ngcp-revenue-cap

Blame game on blackouts: Who's really at fault?
https://mb.com.ph/2026/05/18/blame-game-on-blackouts-whos-really-at-fault

Gatchalian pushes power grid fixes
https://www.pressreader.com/philippines/manila-times/20260517/281779930763171

‘Smart fleet management cuts fuel costs by 30 percent’
https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/05/18/2528622/smart-fleet-management-cuts-fuel-costs-30-percent/amp/

ITCZ to bring rains over Southern Mindanao on Monday – Pagasa
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2230467/itcz-to-bring-rains-over-southern-mindanao-on-monday-pagasa

16/05/2026

'MAKE TIME FOR WHAT MATTERS'

Kaisa ng Department of Energy (DOE), inaanyayahan ng Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) ang buong sektor ng elektripikasyon, kabilang ang mga kasapi nitong electric cooperatives (ECs) at ang bawat member–consumer–owner (MCOs), na maging wais at masinop sa paggamit ng kuryente—sa kabila pa rin ng hinaharap nating krisis sa enerhiya.

Sa ilalim ng “Oras Natin sa Efficiency” o ONE campaign, ang bawat kabahayan, negosyo, paaralan, at iba pang mga pangkat ay hinihikayat na pansamantalang patayin o i-switch off ang mga hindi kailangang ilaw at hugutin ang mga hindi ginagamit na appliances tuwing Sabado mula 8:00 ng gabi hanggang 9:00 ng gabi.

One Hour, One Energy, One Mission. Patuloy nating patunayan na para sa matatag na grid, dapat kuryentipid!

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92 West Avenue
Quezon City

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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