The government has granted new franchises to two electric cooperatives, ensuring their continued operation in their respective service areas.
Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative Inc. (CASURECO IV) and the First Laguna Electric Cooperative Inc. (FLECO) have been approved for new franchises under Republic Act No. 12277 and Republic Act No. 12278, respectively. The approvals allow the cooperatives to continue powering homes, businesses and communities.
CASURECO IV’s franchise covers nine municipalities in Camarines Sur: Ocampo, Tigaon, Sagnay, Goa, San Jose, Lagonoy, Presentacion, Caramoan and Garchitorena.
FLECO’s franchise area includes the municipalities of Cavinti, Pagsanjan, Lumban, Kalayaan, Paete, Pakil, Pangil, Siniloan, Famy, Mabitac and Sta. Maria.
“We are sincerely grateful to the Office of the President, NEA [National Electrification Administration], and the lawmakers, particularly our Power Bloc representatives, for recognizing the crucial role of our electric cooperatives in advancing rural electrification and inclusive growth,” the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) said in a statement.
