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The Official Newsletter Publication of Zamboanga del Sur I Electric Cooperative, Inc.
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WESM 101 UNVEILED TO ARMM & ZAMPEN EC LEADERS
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ARMM & ZAMPEN EC Leaders • Power industry
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regulators introduced WESM in a public Forum in Zamboanga del Sur • ZAMSURECO-I Celebrates
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National Women’s Month • ZAMSURECO-I Uprates
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San Miguel Substation • ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’
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Hall speaks its true colors • ZAMSURECO-I Technical
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Employees join Bureau of Fire Motorcade 2018 • MSEAC Re-Orientation
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Drive continues in District 7 and 8 • NEA’s Corner
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• Data Privacy Summit held • NEA, JICA kick off pilot project • PHILRECA’s Corner
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• DOE Accelerates Energy Initiatives • Health Tips
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• Entertainment Corner
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• Wisdom Corner
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• MAGMA 2018 Schedule
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ARMM & ZAMPEN Leaders on WESM 101 at ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall
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he Mindanao information drive on Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) 101 has reached ZAMPEN and ARMM EC leaders last February 07-08, 2018 held at ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall. Philippine industry regulators (DOE, NEA & PEMC), academic institution (USTP) and economic sector representatives (MinDa) armed EC leaders with basic know-how on the policies, reforms and mechanisms on the WESM’s operation in Mindanao. With the goal to fully operationalize nationwide, DOE Assistant Secretary Redentor Delola said the power industry waited for the perfect opportunity to expand energy trading operations to Mindanao. Now that key requirements are present such as ample amount of power producers, Asec. Delola said it activated access for its implementation. Asec. Delola deduced that transparency is one of the main urges to implement the program. “Every move will be transparent from power producers’ selling price down to purchasing energy from independent power producers (IPPs).” said Asec. Delola. He stated that the information drive will continue to roll out to educate and consult stakeholders on what’s best for the program. He also announced the historic transformation of Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), after the 17-year post-EPIRA law, from a stakeholder-run entity to becoming an independent market operator (IMO). The PEMC will be managed by officials outside the stake of any sector of the industry of which DOE as a regulatory body will remain to have supervisory and oversight functions. Being the last island to implement, Asec. Delola assured that Mindanao holds advantage and immunity against potential threats as processes were upgraded during the initial execution of the Luzon-Visayas energy trading system.
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POWER INDUSTRY REGULATORS INTRODUCED
WESM
ZAMSURECO-I GM Saniel during WESM open forum
Participants eagerly paid attention on WESM 101 introduction On WESM’s role in the power industry, Engr. Jonathan Dela Piña of PEMC said it acts as an intermediary unit that will coordinate generation companies in the provision of electricity through the distribution utilities. It also functions as a central body for scheduling and dispatch of power that provides mechanisms for outing of all transactions from the generation companies to the customers. “WESM is a central body that accounts which generating company is injecting in the transmission system. In terms of commercial arrangements, it determines who is buying from which generating plant because everything is pooled into one transmission system where electricity is not differentiated.” said Engr. Dela Piña. Highlights on the changes in the grid operations showed that WESM features the mode of economic dispatch. Engr. Piña said that per 5-minute interval, generation companies submit quantity & price offers which will be the basis for PEMC as the system operator for load dispatch. “This is now more reflective of the actual power supply in the market.” said Engr. Piña. All power capacities will be fully utilized in the grid since all are
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DOE ASEC. Delola on his opening remarks made available to the system due to the centralized mechanism of scheduling and dispatch of load. The WESM also introduces settlement payments of spot transactions compared to existing practices of bilateral contracts which has no schemes for settlement of imbalances of energy nomination versus actual consumption of power. Dr. Ambrosio Kultura, Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation of USTP discussed on Moving Towards Sustainable Collaboration and Partnership. Industry-based training programs and facilities are in motion to capacitate power industry officers — technical and non-technical, in the aim to facilitate the arrival of WESM in Mindanao. One of its long-term goal is the creation of a Training Institute, in partnership with NEA & NCECCO, to provide lecture and hands-on training on power systems subjects aligned to its vision to become a nationally recognised university that provides link between education and economy. The two-day info drive ended with a workshop and forum which were actively participated in by EC leaders and power industry stakeholders.
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hilippine power industry regulators — DOE, NEA, ERC, PEMC and its socio-economic arm Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) joined forces in introducing Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) operations in Mindanao during a Customer Interface Forum last February 07, 2018 at Hotel Guillermo, Pagadian City. A total of 302 member-consumers of ZAMSURECO-I attended the public symposium which tackled on major opportunity for affordable and adequate power supply in Mindanao through wholesale trading of electricity. The implementation of an electricity market is seen to be a strategic solution in addressing power shortage in Mindanao island due to its centralized channel for large-scale trading of electricity. Asec. Redentor Delola of the DOE said that WESM’s implementation is perceived to promote competition in the generation sector that encourages transparent and accurate services because registered electricity buyers are granted the power of choice. In this type of market, registered participants find the best deals on power generations at the best price since the price value is matched with the demand and supply for every five (5) minutes in real-time access. DOE Asec. Redentor Delola encouraged the public to collaborate in the said undertaking saying, “Only when we collaborate can we move forward.” Engr. Eduardo Fernandez of DOE also discussed the creation of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market which is a product of mandated reforms under the passage of Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001. The commercial operation of WESM is designated to the expertise of the Philippine Electricity Market Coporation (PEMC) which commenced its first operation in Luzon on June 26, 2006 which later on expanded to Visayas on December 26, 2010.
Engr. Glenn Reston of Mindanao Development Authority (MinDa) said that the changing landscape of Mindanao from an agri-based economy to engaging in a service and industryoriented market provides an avenue for influx of investments which requires sustainable power supply in the island. The Mindanao economic scenario is viewed as a suitable space for WESM to work. “The challenge now is to capacitate ourselves to be ready to effectively and efficiently participate in WESM.” GM Jose Raul A. Saniel said in his presentation on ZAMSURECO-I’s operation as a distribution utility. GM Saniel committed ZAMSURECO-I’s participation on the initiative which is beneficial to a distribution utility’s acquisition of power supply for its franchise area. Further, presenters assured the public that the implementation of WESM will be smooth as the energy sector is treated as a matter of national security. The market system is backed by experts ensuring its stability and maintenance of high level of security regulated by the different government institutions. Its take-off in Mindanao will be revamped taken from experiential learnings accounted during its first two implementations in Luzon and Visayas area. The event was made possible through the initiatives of the Department of Energy (DOE) in partnership with Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), National Electrification Administration (NEA), Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC), National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), National Power Corporation/ Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (NPC/PSALM), National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) and Zamboanga del Sur I Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO-I).
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ZAMSURECO-I uprates
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NATIONAL WOMEN’S MONTH
n celebration of the National Women’s month, ZAMSURECO-I winged series of monthlong activities in honor of women’s historical contribution in the local and global setting. An all-inclusive celebration enabled the fine video tuneup of the Philippine National Anthem background during Monday Briefings that showcased various Filipino women and heroine — e.g. Gabriela Silang, Tandang Sora, Corazon Aquino who impacted historical acts in nation-building. In one of its Monday Brieifing sessions, the Coop featured famous quotes and sayings from women who showed interest on women’s rights like Hillary Clinton and women who became icons in raising awareness on various social platforms on peace, poverty and social freedom like Mother Teresa and Anne Frank.
The Cooperative also hosted a film showing event last March 16, 2018 that depicted women’s strength and resiliency despite adversaries. The movie ‘Soul Surfer’ presents the story of a teenage girl named Bethany who pushed her dream to compete in a surfing competition despite losing her left arm on a shark attack incident. “No matter how many times you fall, learn to stand up despite of the obstacles. Be patient, and do your part to strive hard.” the young protagonist Bethany said.
Z-1 employees gathered at the Heroes’ Hall with direct attention to the film at play. In a message, GM Jose Raul Saniel shared that the value of a woman is immeasurable and timeless which lies on her strong emotional resiliency and the ability to raise and nurture a child. ZAMSURECO-I, as a an entity, aims to promote an allinclusive culture among its workforce with gender equality as one of its paramount interests in employee wellness.
National Women’s Month Opening Ceremony
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ower supply reliability in ZAMSURECO-I Area III coverage (comprising 10 municipalities) has been significantly improved due to the commissioning and energization of additional 5MVA power transformer (OCREV) on Thursday, January 25 at San Miguel substation compound. The energization of the second unit doubles the installed capacity of San Miguel substation from 5MVA to 10MVA. Said project necessitated the installation of 69kV livetank power circuit breaker which will serve as main protective device for the additional unit. Modifications of the tapping point were undertaken by the Cooperative’s technical personnel and integration of substation equipment was supervised by a technical consultant. To ensure compliance with Grid Code and other applicable standards, ZAMSURECO-I requested NGCP on 8 September 2017 to send its technical men to conduct joint ocular site inspection and evaluation of the proposed tapping point modifications. ZAMSURECO-I General Manager & CEO, Mr. Jose Raul A. Saniel, said that abrupt increase in electricity demand of areas served by San Miguel substation as well as frequent sustained substation overloading prompted the speedy installation of additional power transformer. He explained that delay on the part of ZAMSURECO-I to undertake such measures would result in major equipment failure leaving thousands of memberconsumers without lighting and power supply. Area-III office substation load monitoring records revealed that as of September 2017, the existing 5MVA substation transformer is already loaded above and beyond its rated capacity. The additional transformer (OCREV) used to be the prime mover of the now-decommissioned 5MVA Sandal substation at Sitio Sandal, San Isidro, Mahayag. In 2016, Sandal substation was decommissioned in view of the completion and energization of 10MVA substation project at barangay Culo, Molave. On 29 December 2017, the OCREV transformer was transported from Sandal to San Miguel using a rented trailer truck and mounting crane.
San Miguel Substation
With the uprated San Miguel substation, ZAMSURECO-I is confident it can adequately accommodate additional loads at Area III office coverage, not only in the interim but in the years to come.
ZAMSURECO-I Area-III Technical men on the move
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The newest convention hall in town: ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall
ZAMSURECO-I HEROES’ HALL
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rom the red cement floors and uncoordinated color tones to the refreshing cool blend of turquoise, azure and powder blue matched with the bold prints of Coop Credo and framed memorabilia, the metamorphosis of Z-1 Heroes’ Hall interior designing has finally bloomed for the better. Long overdue, the renovation of ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall was finally realized last January 2018. The twomonth renovation took over last November to December 2018. From the design concept to labor works beginning from floor details, wall paintings to center stage restructuring, the renovation swiftly transformed into a picturesque of an ocean underwater view. Lined-up with ornamental figures of seemingly seabed of pebbles and seaweed-like espada plants, the hall breathes a fresh sight of aquatic beauty and grace nested in ZAMSURECO-I Central Office. The serene aura outspread prestige and conduciveness for stakeholder events and gatherings. The interplay of event lightings and sound system upgrade crowns the hall ceilings which revamped the mood setting of the function room. The switch from plain white to shades of warm yellow LED lights glanced on the framed Coop’s Credo and memorabilia balances the cool scenery of the place. Coupled with fully air-conditioned room and audiovideo amenities, the Heroes’ hall speaks the true class of ZAMSURECO-I — corporate, professional and convenient. The gist of the renovation was brought by the aim of the Management Team headed by GM Jose Raul Saniel to better serve its stakeholders by providing a world class venue on local, regional and national gatherings. The hall accommodates around a hundred pax on multi-purpose conventions with use of room amenities.
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GM/CEO Jose Raul A. Saniel forefronted the MSEAC info drive ARRA book covers throughout the years
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MSEAC RE-ORIENTATION DRIVE CONTINUES IN DISTRICT 7 AND 8
he final wave of the three-series MSEAC ReOrientation Drive took over last 26 January 2018 at Area-III Function Hall. A total of 63 MSEAC from District 7 and 8 participated in the said symposium. Also in attendance were Area-III Board of Directors Danilo Lumayas, Jeffrey Rabon and Director Maurecio Garban, Jr. GM Jose Raul Saniel led the discussion on the responsibility of MSEAC and its various roles in member relations activities of ZAMSURECO-I. The collaboration
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between Z-1 Management and Board of Directors to empower its league of MSEAC representatives transpired through the active interest and participation of the MSEAC representatives during the forum. The re-orientation drive is rooted from the Coop’s goal to capacitate its member-consumer-owners to perform as information agents to the member-consumer-owners on organisational programs and activities of ZAMSURECO-I.
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NEA, JICA KICK OFF PILOT PROJECT TO IMPROVE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION RELIABILITY
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tate-run National Electrification Administration (NEA) has teamed up with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to help improve the distribution system reliability of the electric cooperatives in the country through the introduction of a smart grid technology. JICA tapped the expertise of the Tokyo Electric Power Company or TEPCO and its affiliated firm Takaoka Toko (TKTK) to work with the NEA for the pilot implementation of the Distribution Network Management System (DNMS) technology in the province of Batangas. NEA Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Engr. Artis Nikki Tortola said the pilot project, which will run over the period of two years from 2018 to 2019, is expected to reduce the number and duration of power outages, leading to improvement in distribution system reliability. Tortola said the project is under JICA collaboration program with the private sector for disseminating Japanese techhnology for electricity distribution system and management in the Philippines. The Batangas II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Batelec II) has been
selected as the pilot project site to demonstrate the effectiveness of the DNMS technology and to better understand the system configuration and operation. “It’s a proven and tested technology. With that system, we hope that the electric cooperative that will be benefiting from this project will improve its reliability,” the NEA deputy administrator said. The project kicked off during a meeting last January 18, 2018, participated in by representatives from the NEA, JICA and TKTK/TEPCO PG at the NEA headquarters in Quezon City. Included in the discussion were the activities to be carried out during the implementation phase of the project. Present in the meeting were NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, Deputy Administrator Tortola, Engineering Department manager Engr. Ferdinand Villareal, Engr. Federico Villar, Engr. Bonifacio David, and Atty. Julius Lotilla, consultant for Diplomatic Relations and Coordination Office.
NEA, ECs vow completion of rural electrification projects by 2022
(Above photo) NEA Administrator Edgardo R. Masongsong welcomes and gives his inspirational message to the participants of Data Privacy Summit held at the NEA H.E.S Auditorium on February 6, 2018. (Below photo) The Summit participants happily pose for posterity.
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n compliance with Republic Act No. 10173, also known as Data Privacy Act of 2012, The National Electrification Administration (NEA), for NEA and the Electric Cooperatives (ECs) in coordination with the National Privacy Commission (NPC), held the Data Privacy Summit on February 6, 2018 at the H.E.S Auditorium, 2nd Floor, NEA Building, Government Center, Diliman, Quezon City. The one-day seminar-workshop was attended by 154 participants consisting of General Managers and Data Protection Officers from 94 Electric Cooperatives nationwide. It is aimed at educating the participants regarding the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Data Privacy Act (DPA) of 2012 and to give wider perspective about their roles in the compliance framework while being able to protect their stakeholders’ and clients’ data and information. NEA Administrator Edgardo Masongsong, in his welcome remarks, emphasized the obligation and responsibility of the Agency and the ECs in protecting and safeguarding its stakeholders’ data and information from unauthorized parties. “As primary players in the implementation of the Data Privacy Act – due mainly of the posts we hold in our offices, we
are held accountable for what we do with customer data and to protect that data as well from third parties. This entails the use of data only for legitimate purposes, retained only within the reasonable need, and discarded where appropriate. It is, thus, my hope that participating in today’s Data Privacy Act Summit, we will all be guided with the greater understanding of the law we are mandated to comply,” the NEA chief said. NPC’s Chairman and Privacy Commissioner, Mr. Raymund Enriquez Liboro, presented the Overview of the Data Privacy Act of 2012, while Dr. Rolando R. Lansigan, NPC’s Chief for Compliance and Monitoring Division discussed the Role of the Data Private Officer (DPO) and Compliance Framework as well as the Privacy Impact Assessment. Likewise, Atty. Francis R. Acero, NPC’s Chief for Complaints and Investigation Division discussed the Data Breach Management. After the presentations, the participants were given the opportunity to ask questions through an open forum with the resource speakers. The gathering was ended with a closing remarks from Atty. Rossan Rosero-Lee, NEA Deputy Administrator for Legal Services.
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he National Electrification Administration (NEA) and its partner electric cooperatives (ECs) have pledged their full commitment to complete all pending state-funded rural electrification projects by 2022. The commitment was made during the ECs General Managers’ Session held recently at the NEA H.E.S Auditorium in Diliman, Quezon City that gathered 134 delegates, consisting of general managers, board members and representatives from 112 ECs. Addressing the EC participants, Administrator Edgardo Masongsong reminded them of their mandate to ensure that the benefit of electricity reaches every Filipino household. He also urged the ECs to come up with strategies to fast-track efforts in achieving energy access for all by 2022. “The ways of the past were already proven inadequate to the demands of the country’s growing rural economy. We have to catch up, double our efforts and ensure that our services are more than enough to drive the Duterte administration’s economic legacy after 2022,” the NEA chief said. NEA Deputy Administrator for Technical Services Engr. Artis Nikki Tortola, meanwhile, said there is still much work to be done but assured the ECs of the agency’s commitment to providing necessary assistance to help them in carrying out the electrification projects. “The end goal is [to ensure] that all potential consumers are energized. NEA will adjust accordingly to the strategies that the electric cooperatives will be taking in order to [keep the projects within] the proposed timeline,” Tortola said. Latest data from the rural electrification agency show there
are still 23,464 sitios in the entire country that do not have access to electricity. Of the total number of unenergized sitios, 19,740 sitios are identified as “implementable” to date, most of which are in Mindanao with 8,535 sitios, followed by Luzon with 6,541 sitios, and Visayas with 4,664 sitios. The figures are based on updates submitted by the ECs to the NEA in a series of Sitio Electrification Program (SEP)-Phase 2 summits conducted nationwide by its Corporate Planning Department, in coordination with the Accelerated Total Electrification Office, from November 2017 to February 2018. For this year, the NEA and its partner ECs target to bring electricity to 1,817 sitios--560 in Luzon, 552 in Visayas, and 705 in Mindanao. Further, the agency is requesting P5-billion from the national government to finance the 3,626 electrification projects under SEP for 2019. Last February 21, the NEA gathered the general managers of different ECs under its supervision to discuss, among others, the progress of rural electrification projects in their respective coverage areas. Before the assembly ended, the EC participants pledged their commitment to strongly support the government’s Rural Electrification Program by fast-tracking the implementation of SEP, Barangay Line Enhancement (BLEP) and Household Electrification Programs (HHEP). They also committed to “complete and energize the REP projects for BLEP, SEP, HHEP for the year 2018-2022 and adhere to the rules and regulations of the NEA concerning the efficient utilization and timely liquidation of subsidy funds.”
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DOE Accelerates Energy Initiatives 11 January 2018 Thursday
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NERGIZING THE COUNTRY: Representing Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, DOE Undersecretary Benito L. Ranque stresses the importance of streamlining the processes of energy projects for faster economic growth during the 4th Energy Smart Philippines 2017 held on 26 October 2017 at the Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. The Department of Energy (DOE) on 26 October vowed to pursue efforts to streamline processing of energy projects and to promote sustainable utilization of energy during the 4th Energy Smart Philippines 2017 held at the Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City. Speaking on behalf of Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi, Undersecretary Benito L. Ranque stressed that the DOE is determined to implement Executive Order No. 30, which creates an Energy Investment Coordinating Council (EICC) to facilitate development of priority energy projects. “EICC is tasked to expedite the processing and release of permits and licenses to a maximum of 30 days for projects declared as Energy Projects of National Significance (EPNS),” Undersecretary Ranque pointed out. To be classified under EPNS, energy projects must have any of the following attributes: capital investment of at least P3.5 billion; significant contribution to the country’s economic development, significant impact on the environment or involve complex technical processes and engineering designs, and significant infrastructure requirements. Undersecretary Ranque said the creation of EICC offered great potential for investors in the areas of power development, household electrification, energy efficiency and renewable energy (RE). Among these, RE may be attractive for investors in the energy sector to consider. “To promote sustainable development in the business of energy, the energy sector’s strategic direction places emphasis on promoting a low carbon future for the country, and the DOE is increasing the share of renewable energy in the country’s installed capacity,” Undersecretary Ranque pointed out. Based on the RE roadmap, the DOE envisions around 20,000 megawatts of installed RE capacity by 2040. This will be supported with fiscal incentives and implementation of policy mechanisms, such as the Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), Green Energy Option (GEOP), and Net-Metering, among others. PHILRECA is actively participating in the crafting of the implementing rules and regulations for the RPS, GEOP, Net-metering, etc. Also, PHILRECA is actively lobbying for the passage of Senate Bill No. 1531, or the Energy Efficiency and
Conservation Act of 2017 and House Bill No. 2388, “An Act Institutionalizing Energy Efficiency and Conservation, Promotion of Renewable Energy for Energy Security, Providing Guidelines and Granting Incentives to Energy Efficiency and Conservation Projects”. Currently, both House and Senate versions have successfully hurdled first reading after having been approved by their respective Committees on Energy. The Senate version is scheduled for plenary discussions for second reading, while the House version is automatically referred to the House Ways and Means Committee for comments and approval consistent with the rules of the House of Representatives. During the same event, the DOE also reaffirmed its commitment to promote energy efficiency and conservation (EE&C) as a way of life for Filipinos. DOE Assistant Secretary Leonido J. Pulido III pointed out that energy efficiency must be integrated starting from the resource development down to consumer utilization to ensure a low carbon future. For his part, OIC for Electric Power Industry Management Bureau, Director Mario C. Marasigan, discussed the current Philippine power outlook, roadmap and off-grid and household energy access efforts of the DOE. In accordance with DOE’s strategy on sustainable energy initiatives, OIC-Chief for DOE-Energy Efficiency and Conservation Division Artemio Habitan stressed the need for compliance with the minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) for appliances, buildings and facilities. The 4th Energy Smart Philippines 2017 is organized by the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), in partnership with the EU-Philippines Business Network (EPBN), co-funded by the European Union and co-presented by ABB. The DOE and European Union are collaborating on the Access to Sustainable Energy Program (ASEP), which aims to help achieve the Philippine government’s goal towards electrification and Energy Efficiency and Conservation (EE&C). The Shangri-La event was meant to support continuing efforts in building a sustainable energy future by providing an avenue for stakeholders to share knowledge and network with players in the energy industry. PHILRECA LINE is an initiative of PHILRECA to provide relevant news and updates concerning the electric power industry to member-ECs. Please do not hesitate to give us feedback, comments, or even queries concerning PHILRECA LINE by emailing core@philreca.org or reaching us through landline at (02) 3742538. Thank you.
1. Overall Mental Health
Running
9. Lessen Effects of Asthma
2. Helps prevent high blood pressure
5. Personal Control
Running + Increasing Confidence + Greater Control of your Life
Your body releases chemicals which helps you feel more happy
Helps strengthen lungs and bronchi
10. Reduce Effect of Diabetes
Helps reduce diabetic resistance to insulin and maintain a healthy blood sugar level
6. Joint Strength and Stability
Your arteries expand and contract while running, helping the arteries to stay fit, which then helps to maintain healthy blodd pressure
By increasing the strength of your ligaments and tendons, you increase joint strength and reduce chances of injuries to your ankles, hips and knees
3. Weight Loss
7. Strong Immune System
You burn 705 to 865 calories/hour
4. Increase Bone Density
Your body sends essential minerals to bones to strengthen them when stressed. As running stresses your bones, these additional minerals help to increase them
If you are a runner, suffer less from minor illnesses
8. Physical strength
By increasing the strength of your ligaments and tendons, you increase joint strength and reduce chances of injuries to your ankles, hips and knees
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WHY OWNING A PET IS GOOD FOR YOUR Having a pet doesn’t just make our lives fuller — it may also make our lives longer! In fact, nearly all doctors agree that companion pets have health-boosting benefits, from improving our physical fitness to reducing levels of stress and helping combat depression. Check out a few ways our best friends keep our hearts beating stronger!
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less likely to die of a heart attack and other cardiovascular diseases than people who have never had a pet cat. Pet owners over age 65 make
30%
fewer visits to their doctors than those without pets.
Petting a dog or cat can reduce blood pressure response to stress by
50%
in people taking medication for hypertension. Spending just a few minutes with a pet can
lower anxiety and blood pressure. Dog owners are
54%
more likely to meet recommended levels of weekly physical activity.
But wait, There’s more! Pets help you brush off rejection
Thinking of your pet as part of the family could help you get over social rejection. A study in the journal Anthrozoös asked volunteers to think about a past experience when they’d felt rejected, then to name a photo of a cat, dog, person, or toy. When asked about their feelings again, those who named an animal or a toy with humanlike qualities felt less negatively than those who’d given names to people. The researchers say people inclined to treat animals or objects like people (like when you talk to your pet) are also more prone to having traits like empathy and unconventional thinking to guard them against that negativity.
Pets help keep your brain sharp
Research published in Anthrozoös found that older homebound adults who owned cats or dogs had better executive function — the skills you need to pay attention, remember details, and use past experience to decide how to act, than those who didn’t own a pet.
Pets can help fight cancer
One of the incredible benefits of owning a pet might be in their ability to help detect cancer. According to a study published in British Medical Journal, dogs can accurately sniff out early stage bowel cancer with a surprisingly high degree of accuracy. A specifically trained Labrador completed 74 sniff tests, comprised of breath and stool samples. With these tests, the dog was able to correctly identify which samples
were cancerous in 33 of 36 breath tests and 37 of 38 stool tests. Scientists indicate that there is also additional research and anecdotal evidence of dogs being able to accurately sniff out other forms of cancer as well, such as bladder, skin, lung, breast, and ovarian cancers.
Pets make your kid less likely to have allergies
Babies with pets in the house are less likely to develop allergies later in life, according to a study in Clinical & Experimental Allergy. The study found that 18-year-olds who’d had a cat or dog in the family when they were less than a year old were about half as likely to be allergic to that animal as those who didn’t have an animal in the house. But early-life exposure is key—adopting a pet later as an adult won’t help your immune system in the same way.
Pets provide companionship to children with learning difficulties Children with autism and similar learning disorders often find it difficult talking to fellow human beings, but they have no problem at all with chatting away to friendly animals. After all, your pets can’t answer back and will always keep your secrets! Looking after a pet is a big responsibility, but when you consider all the benefits above, they make all that hard work worthwhile. Whether you choose to keep a cat, dog, horse or hamster, they’ll make a great companion.
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lectricity rocks! Nikola Tesla was an inventor whose many exploits included giant steps in electricity technology. Move through this maze, picking up some of his inventions and taking them to a museum so they can be showcased. Be sure not to cross any of your previous paths.
An electromagnet creates a strong magnetic field, but only when electricity is passed through it. This simple word search will have your child thinking about common appliances around him and the way they work. Guess what? Many of them using electromagnets! Below is a list of common items use eletromagnets to function. Can you find each item in the word search?
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MUNICIPAL ANNUAL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP ASSEMBLY AND PRE-ELECTION MEETINGS SCHEDULE IN DISTRICT I, II, III, IV, V AND IX FROM MARCH 1 TO MAY 3, 2019 DATE
DAY
TIME
DISTRICT
March 1, 2019
Friday
8:30 AM
V
March 2, 2019
Saturday
March 4, 2019
Monday
March 6, 2019
Wednesday
March 22, 2019
Friday
8:30 AM
March 23, 2019
Saturday
8:30 AM
March 25, 2019
Monday
1:30 PM
March 27, 2019
Wednesday
8:30 AM
March 29, 2019
Friday
April 2, 2019
Tuesday
April 4, 2019
Thursday
April 10, 2019
Wednesday
April 12, 2019
Friday
April 22, 2019
Monday
April 24, 2019
Wednesday
April 29, 2019
Monday
May 1, 2019
Wednesday
May 3, 2019
Friday
MUNICIPALITY/ZONE
VENUE
Pagadian East Zone-1
SCC YDC Gymnasium
8:30 AM
Pagadian East Zone-2
SCC YDC Gymnasium
8:30 AM
Aurora
Municipal Gymnasium
Tukuran
Municipal Gymnasium
Labangan
Municipal Gymnasium
Pagadian West Zone-3
ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall
Pagadian West Zone-4
ZAMSURECO-I Heroes’ Hall
Tigbao
Municipal Gymnasium
San Pablo
Municipal Gymnasium
Guipos
Municipal Gymnasium
1:30 PM
Dumalinao
Municipal Gymnasium
8:30 AM
Lapuyan
Freedom Stage
1:30 PM
San Miguel
Municipal Gymnasium
Vincenzo Sagun
Municipal Gymnasium
1:30 PM
Margosatubig
Municipal Gymnasium
8:30 AM
Tabina
Municipal Gymnasium
Pitogo
Municipal Gymnasium
Dimataling
Municipal Gymnasium
Dinas
Municipal Gymnasium
Ramon Magsaysay
Municipal Gymnasium
Midsalip
Municipal Gymnasium
1:30 PM
Sominot
Municipal Gymnasium
8:30 AM
Don Victoriano
Municipal Gymnasium
Josefina
Municipal Gymnasium
Dumingag
Municipal Gymnasium
Mahayag
Municipal Gymnasium
Tambulig
Municipal Gymnasium
Molave
Municipal Gymnasium
8:30 AM
IV
1:30 PM
8:30 AM
8:30 AM
1:30 PM 8:30 AM
IX
VI
VII
VIII
1:30 PM 1:30 PM 8:30 AM
1:30 PM 8:30 AM
III
II
1:30 PM 8:30 AM 1:30 PM
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TO: ALL OUR VALUED MEMBER-CONSUMERS. PLEASE ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT ANNUAL EVENT.