NEA has new Alternate NEA-backed Davao del Norte power co-op, Chair of the Board CDA group ink deal to end 7-year-long rift NEA hails the On November 14, the Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DANECO) and a p p o i n t m e n t the group associated with the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) signed a of DOE memorandum of agreement, signifying the end of a seven-year-long rift between the two Undersecretary factions. E m m a n u e l P a c u r s a NEA chief Edgardo Juaneza as the M a s o n g s o n g new Alternate witnessed the Chair for the formal signing NEA Board of of the document, Administrators. He was designated by which recognizes the President on November 25, 2019. the legitimacy of DANECO, Inc. as Usec Juaneza was formerly connected the "sole and true with the Technical Education and entity" to run the Skills Training Authority (TESDA) as affairs of the power member of the Board. He was also part distribution utility. of the team who audited power plants such as the NAPOCOR Tongonan In his speech at the 1 Power Plant. He trained abroad signing ceremony, to specialize in power management, Masongsong said project control, and auditing. the agreement will usher in a new beginning for DANECO and its member-consumer- owners (MCOs) under a new proposed name, Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. He is a graduate of Mechanical (NORDECO). Engineering from the Western Institute of Technology in Iloilo City and holds “At the end of the day, we should always consider the people in the two provinces and the a license as Professional Mechanical interests of our member-consumer-owners. The only way to do that is for us to have one Engineer. electric cooperative. Let us leave the past behind and look forward to a new chapter,” Masongsong said. On December 9, the members of the NEA Management Committee led by Masongsong acknowledged the fact that the conflict between the two factions, which Administrator Edgardo Masongsong began in 2012, had taken a toll on the electrification level of DANECO that remains at officially welcomed the new Alternate 72 percent. Chair and briefed him on the Agency’s "There are still 28 percent unenergized, unserved households. There are still a lot of sitios mandate, current programs and that we need to (electrify). The dream of access to electricity for all, the dream of rural significant accomplishments. development will only be realized if there is electric service," he said. In his response message, Usec Also present to witness this welcome development were Governor Edwin Jubahib and Juaneza thanked the NEA officials Representative Alan Dujali of Davao del Norte and Governor Jayvee Tyron Uy and for the warm reception that he was Senior Board Member Arturo Uy of Compostela Valley. accorded and looked forward to more productive endeavors in the future.### page 7 What’s Inside? Power coops post lower system loss p. 2 NEA-BOA members undergo Corporate Governance Training p. 4 NEA joins the 2019 NECM celebration p. 4-5 NEA stands by Bicol electric coops p. 7 RE partners gather for the NEA Annual Strategic Thinking NEA designates new project supervisor for PALECO NEA has designated the agency's deputy administrator for technical services to oversee the management and operations of the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO). A d m i n i s t r a t o r Masongsong issued Office Order No. 2019-190 dated October 14, 2019, appointing Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Artis Nikki Tortola as the new project supervisor of To continually meet the complex demands of the power industry, key players in the PALECO. electrification sector gather to map out the most responsive plans and programs and strategic approaches during the annual holding of the NEA Strategic Thinking. "In the exigency of the service and pursuant to Sections 4(e) and 5(a) of PD 269 as The activity conducted from October 15 to 17, 2019 at the H.E.S. Auditorium, amended by Republic Act No. 10531, Engr. Quezon City was attended by some 83 participants that include the four Partyl-list Artis Nikki L. Tortola is hereby designated Representatives of APEC, Ako Padayon Pilipino, RECOBODA and PHILRECA, as Project Supervisor of PALECO in addition namely Congressmen Sergio C. Dagooc, Adriano A. Ebcas, Godofredo N. Guya and to his functions as Deputy Administrator for Presley C. De Jesus, respectively, the leaders of the different EC Allied Organizations Technical Services, effective immediately," the together with NEA Management officials and select employees. order stated. The assembly was divided into break-away groups to discuss how NEA, with the In his new role as project supervisor, DA assistance of the ECs and the EC Allied Organizations, can address the issues on Tortola is tasked to oversee the management Total Electrifrication, Existence of NEA and ECs, EC Operational Efficiency and and operations of PALECO, and approve or Competitiveness, and MCO Empowerment.### disapprove EC Board resolutions in consultation with concerned NEA departments. Power co-ops post lower system loss in 1st semester of 2019 He is also mandated to countersign checks, withdrawal slips, and other banking ECs across the country posted lower national average system loss in the first transactions, as well as perform other tasks six months of 2019, resulting in a 13-percent growth in energy sales, latest that may be assigned by NEA for the purpose data from the NEA showed. of operational efficiency. The NEA Information Technology and Communication Services Department Among the key priorities of PS Tortola were (ITCSD) reported that the system losses of the ECs improved by 10 percent the completion of the rehabilitation efforts of from 11.57 percent in the first semester of 2018 to 10.38 percent in the same the co-op's power distribution system through period of 2019. the help of Task Force Kapatid, and the implementation of key projects, which include The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has set the system loss cap at 12 the installation of two 5 MVA substations in percent for ECs, which can be passed on to the consumers' monthly electricity Puerto Princesa City and a Supervisory Control bills. and Data Acquisition (SCADA) System. Data showed that 96 ECs posted a PALECO has crafted a sustainability plan ECs National System Loss Average within-the-cap system loss set by ERC. aimed to lessen the occurrence of power Of the number, 39 ECs registered interruptions within the coverage area to be single-digit system loss. Meanwhile, enforced upon completion of rehabilitation Single Digit Within the cap Exceeding the cap 15 ECs had a double-digit system loss TOTAL works. (10%-12%) (12.01%-20%) of 13 percent to 20 percent. This is lower than in 2018 with 31 ECs. To recall, PALECO was placed under NEA management in December 2018 following 39 57 13 109 "This is a clear indicator that electric Malacañang's directive to address the power cooperatives are fully committed and woes in the province of Palawan. ### page 8 NEA-BOA members and NEA officials undergo NEWS BITS Advanced Corporate Governance Training On November 18 to 19, 2019, the NEA Board of Administrators participated in the the Advanced Corporate Governance Training held at the Sulo Hotel, Quezon City. Board Members Agustin L. Maddatu, Alipio Cirilo V. Badelles, NEA opens opportunities to deserving and Raul M. Gonzales underwent led by Administrator Masongsong also the said training as part of the officials and employees as well as new attended the said training. entrants through the continuing recruitment continuing education of the Agency and promotion processes by the Human Resource persons from the Institute of for the members of its Board of Resources and Administration Department. Administrators. Likewise, the NEA Corporate Directors (ICD) facilitated the In the fourth quarter of 2019, some 12 Management Committee members activity.### personnel were hired and/or promoted. NEA implements best practice in resource management Disposal of unserviceable motor vehicles Disposal of NEA's Valueless Records Deputy Administrator Sonia San Diego with Dirs. Leila Bonifacio and Jona Andal hand over the Plaque of Appreciation to Ms. Celia Acad of AMGD in recognition of her dedicated service to the government NEA, through the Human Resources and On the other hand, NEA, in compliance under the Salamat NEAn, Mabuhay Ka! Administration Department (HRAD), with the National Archives of the Program of the Agency. always ensures the efficient management Philippines (NAP) General Circular No. 2 of government resources. Part of it is the which prescribes the guidelines on the HRM Acting Manager Anastacia Suasi disposal of properties which already served disposal of valueless records in government and HR Officer Zoilo Soteraña witness the their purpose for the Agency. agencies dated January 20, 2009, facilitated simple ceremony. the disposal of valueless documents on The Agency also pursues its Corporate Social October 10, 2019 through the Information Responsibility (CSR) through assistance to Technology and Communication Services other government institutions in the form Department (ITCSD). of donations of disposed properties. A total of 6,934 kilos amounting to Thus, on November 7, 2019, two state Php45,558.78 was sold to D’ Lacoste schools were benefitted by this CSR Program Enterprise, an accredited buyer of the paper of the Agency with the donation of six materials. The proceeds of the sale was unserviceable motor vehicles to Marikina then remitted to the Agency’s General Fund. Polytechnic College in Marikina, Metro Manila and Lolomboy National High School This activity was in coordination with in Bocaue, Bulacan which may be utilized by the Commission on Audit (COA), Finance the students in their automotive course or Services Department (FSD) and Internal training workshops.