PRESS RELEASE
Empowering youth in energy: DASURECO organizes Youth Convention
DASURECO hosted a Youth Convention on Friday, April 25, 2025, at the DASURECO Center for EC MCOs with the theme “Connecting Generations: Youth, Energy, and the Future of DASURECO.” The activity gathered young representatives from various sectors, including Indigenous Peoples (IP) youth and Member-Consumer-Owner Organizations (MCOOs). The program opened with welcome messages from General Manager Engr. Jerry D. Morastil, PEE, and Board Vice-President Engr. Ernest Rase Sacedor of Kiblawan District. They emphasized the importance of youth engagement in sustaining the cooperative’s mission and ensuring its continued success. The session proper covered key topics related to cooperative operations and responsibilities. The participants were introduced to the DASURECO Profile, giving them a clear understanding of who DASURECO is and what it does. Engr. Edsel P. Lurica, PEE, presented “The Power System and System Loss,” explaining how electricity is distributed and the technical efforts to minimize losses. Ace V. Masculino, Meter Reading Specialist, taught participants “How to Read Our Kilowatt-hour Meters,” helping them grasp the basics of meter reading and billing. Arianne Shyne A. Macrohon, CPA, discussed “Where Does Our Peso Go,” outlining how member contributions are managed and utilized. Lastly, Ariel C. Ferarriz, RME, explained “Republic Act 7832 or the Anti-Pilferage Law,” highlighting the impact of electricity pilferage and the shared responsibility of consumers to prevent it. After the discussions, the participants formally organized the DASURECO Youth Sector. Provincial officers for Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental were elected, along with coop-wide officers who will lead the sector at the cooperative level.
DASURECO, Maharlika Charity team up to change lives with free cleft surgeries, clubfoot correction
Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (DASURECO) and Maharlika Charity Foundation, Inc. (MCFI) officially sealed a humanitarian partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) on March 18, 2025. This collaboration marks a milestone in DASURECO’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives as it launches Project Ngiti, a transformative program under its Mission Happiness initiative. The agreement paves the way for providing free surgeries to individuals with cleft lip and cleft palate, and correction of clubfoot. DASURECO, celebrating its 50th Founding Anniversary, aims to make a lasting impact by helping restore not just smiles but confidence and dignity to beneficiaries. The Cooperative will spearhead case-finding efforts, facilitate patient referrals, and share transportation costs, while MCFI will shoulder the full expenses of medical procedures and specialist care. With this partnership, both organizations reaffirm their commitment to uplifting lives beyond geographical boundaries, ensuring that every eligible individual, regardless of location, has access to life-changing medical treatment. This initiative underscores the power of collaboration in bringing hope and healing to those in need. If you have a loved one or know someone who might benefit, please review the eligibility criteria below: For Cleft Surgeries: The individual should be at least 1 year old, weigh more than 10 kg, and be free from cough, runny nose, or fever. For Clubfoot Correction: The patient should be between 2 months and 16 years old. For more information or to refer a patient, contact Josef Razelle Campugan at 0981-589-2196 or Cirilo Amigo at 0920-660-6633.
DASURECO Drives Women’s Empowerment Forward
DASURECO successfully hosted an activity in celebration of the 2025 Women’s Month on March 18, 2025, at the DASURECO Center for EC MCOs. The event, dubbed “Empowered Women, Empower Women,” gathered DASURECO member-consumer-owner women leaders and advocates of the DASURECO MCO Association (DAMA) to promote awareness on legal rights and entrepreneurship opportunities for women. In his welcome message, General Manager Engr. Jerry D. Morastil, PEE, thanked the attendees for their presence and emphasized the vital role of women in community development, highlighting legal awareness, workplace protection, and entrepreneurship as key to empowerment. “Kini nga panahon usa ka higayon sa pag-ila ug pagbarog alang sa inyong katungod nga madungog, apil sa paghimo og desisyon ug patas nga kauban sa kalambuan. Magpakabana kita,” he said. He also reaffirmed DASURECO’s dedication to standing alongside women, not just as members but as true partners in progress, saying, “Ang DASURECO nagpadayon sa iyang paglahutay nga makig-uban kaninyo, dili lang ingon nga myembro, kundili isip tinuod nga kauban sa kalambuan.” Board President Atty. Glenn F. Solana, CPA, in his inspirational message, shared personal stories about his parents’ role in their family business. He noted that while his father handled the nitty-gritty details of operations, it was his mother who guided major decisions. “My father is good when it comes to the nitty and gritty details of the business operations. But when it comes to the pressures and where the business should be heading, or what properties should be purchased, my father usually refers to my mother’s wisdom,” he shared, emphasizing the vital role of women in leadership and strategic decision-making. Dean of the Law School of Cor Jesu College, Atty. Genevieve Marie Dolores Brandares-Paulino, LL.M., discussed the Safe Spaces Act and the Anti-Sexual Harassment Act, highlighting their role in protecting women from harassment in workplaces, schools,
DASURECO supports strengthening of NEA’s LTER
The Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative (DASURECO) is among the Electric Cooperatives of the country that supports the initiative of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to strengthen the Local Total Electrification Roadmap (LTER). Last February 24-27, 2025, representatives from Ten (10) electric cooperatives in Davao and Caraga Regions convened in Butuan City to improve their Roadmap strategies and ensure compliance with the nation’s electrification policies. As the primary guiding principle of LTER, it shall provide a comprehensive national strategic plan to accelerate total electrification in the country taking into consideration the growing demand and household targets. “NEA intends to achieve total electrification by 2028 by introducing the Local Total Electrification Roadmap initiative. This will broaden the roadmap’s scope of coverage alligned with the executive order issued by NEA Antonio Mariano Almeda,” Rod Padua, CPO Director and Technical Working Group Chair said. The meeting aimed to enhance strategic alignment across the various LTER programs developed by the region’s ten (10) electric cooperatives. This undertaking conforms with to ensure total coverage of electricity by all Filipino households by 2028. “The workshop was instrumental for Electric Cooperatives to communicate new ideas and improve their expansion plans for electricity distribution within their service areas. NEA and partner ECs are now more committed to the goal of making electricity in every Filipino home accessible and remarkably affordable through an enhanced framework of LTER. As to DASURECO, our participation in the workshop underscored our commitment to improving electrification strategies and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of our LTER submissions,” DASURECO General Manager Jerry D. Morastil said. DASURECO remains dedicated to enhancing electricity service delivery and achieving total electrification in alignment with the national objective.
Strengthening Communities: MCO Organization Development
DASURECO held joint meetings with the DASURECO MCO Association (DAMA) Digos South District to develop a comprehensive plan for strengthening MCO organizations, supporting MCOOs in collection activities, ensuring financial sustainability, and organizational development. Maria Lida T. Evangelista, Digos South District Director, welcomed all Barangay Chairpersons of the association and highlighted the rich history of MCO organizations, tracing their evolution from the District Electrification Committee (DEC) to the Multi-Sectoral Electrification Advisory Council (MSEAC) and eventually to DAMA. She encouraged barangay leaders to actively support DASURECO’s member engagement initiatives, emphasizing the importance of building strong relationships between the cooperative and its consumers. Homer Cabanilla, president of the DAMA District Federation, led discussions on planning activities, identifying challenges in the field, and formulating solutions. Additionally, the ISD team conducted an Information and Education Campaign (IEC) covering key cooperative updates, including power rates, pilferage prevention, the lifeline rate discount, AGMA, membership sanitation, and the mortuary assistance program. The meetings concluded with a unified commitment from all participants to collaborate on enhancing service delivery and promoting shared responsibility between DASURECO and its consumers. DASURECO MCO Association (DAMA) Digos North leaders, with Digos North District Director Ma. Lida T. Evangelista (center) and Consumer Training Officer Josef Razelle R. Campugan (far left).
Mastering Customer Service: DASURECO Employees Sharpen Skills in Exclusive Training
On February 24-25, 2025, selected DASURECO employees attended a Competency Training on Customer Satisfaction and Proper Handling at the Administrator’s Mastery Academy (AMA Hall), DASURECO Hilltop, Cogon, Digos City. GM Jerry Morastil, PEE opened the event, emphasizing the importance of achieving consumer delight in every interaction. The two-day activity was led by Glenn G. Glarino, RPsyc, PhD, President of the Psychological Association of the Philippines, who shared valuable insights on Customer Service Relations, including: understanding customer needs; effective communication strategies; and handling customer complaints professionally. The training concluded with a message from ISD Manager Ma. Clarissa Rufino, highlighting the EC’s continuous commitment to service excellence.
Electricity consumers can expect a moderate increase in their electricity bills due to the adjusted FIT-ALL
ERC Approves Adjustment in Collection of FIT-All 22 February 2025/ERC-Planning and Public Information Service (PPIS) PASIG CITY—The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved the National Transmission Corporation (TransCo)’s application for the Feed-in Tariff Allowance (FIT- All) for 2024, setting the rate at PhP0.1189/kWh. The collection of the adjusted FIT-All will take effect starting March 2025 billing. During its Regular Commission Meeting on 19 February 2025, the Commission approved a rate lower than the PhP 0.1220/kWh applied for by TransCo, but higher than the current Php0.0838/kWh FIT-All being collected from on-grid consumers. In approving the increase, the ERC noted the depletion of the FIT-All Fund due to sustained low prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM). The lower-than- expected WESM prices adversely affected the fund’s capacity to cover the FIT payments, necessitating adjustments in the FIT-All computation to ensure payments for the supply to consumers coming from renewable energy (RE) FIT-eligible power plants. The FIT Differential, representing the difference between FIT rates payable to RE and Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) prices, was revised from TransCo’s forecast of PhP13,641,077,775 to PhP10,125,029,884. The ERC used actual generation data for January to December 2024, rather than forecasted figures, to ensure a more accurate assessment. In addition, the ERC’s computations for the Administration Allowance and Disbursement Allowance were based on actual expenses incurred in 2024, rather than TransCo’s projected figures. The ERC is committed to ensuring that FIT-All rates are fair, transparent, and reflective of actual market conditions. ### See less
Today, August 5, 2024, the DASURECO Lineworkers participated in the 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙇𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙒𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘿𝙖𝙮
at the Center for EC MCOs, Brgy. Cogon, Digos City facilitated by the PHILRECA via online platform. General Manager, Engr. Jerry D. Morastil, PEE, gave a solidarity message, joined by our Department Managers and Board President, Atty. Glenn F. Solana, recognizing the efforts and hard work of the line workers. Our Soldiers of Light continue to demonstrate bravery and unwavering commitment to ensuring that our homes stay powered. Mabuhay ang ating mga magigiting na bayani!
August 2, 2024 | In time with DASURECO Employees’ Regular Monthly Convocation
DASURECO took part in the Kick-off activity celebrating the 55th anniversary of the National Electrification Administration (NEA) via zoom. NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda delivered a solidarity message, emphasizing the importance of unity and progress within the Electric Cooperatives. DASURECO General Manager, Engr. Jerry Morastil, P.E.E also addressed the attendees, sharing and highlighting the significant contributions and ongoing efforts of electric cooperatives in powering progress. The program ended with an entertaining Solidarity Dance which was participated by officers and employees. #NeaAtFiftyFive
“Let us do our job in protecting the interest of our Member-Consumer-Owners and our DASURECO.”
during his solidarity message in the 42nd Annual General Membership Assembly at Baka Park, Guihing,Hagonoy , Davao del Sur. #42nddasurecoagma #DASURECO
DASURECO held its 42nd Annual General Membership Assembly
DASURECO held its 42nd Annual General Membership Assembly, featuring the formal installation of elected district directors. The oath-taking ceremony was administered over by Atty. Anatolio N. Avila, Jr., Chairman of the District Electric Cooperative Management Committee (DECOM), with Board President Atty. Glenn Solana, CPA of Sta. Cruz District is overseeing the activity. Re-elected directors Jeanette Sarno (Hagonoy District), Kenneth Lance Rubio (Malalag District), and Raul Razonable (Padada District) were sworn in alongside newly elected directors Ma. Lida Evangelista (Digos South District) and Dr. Ruben Caligner (Malita/JAS/Sarangani District). Following the ceremony, Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) participated in a business meeting led by Board President Atty. Glenn Solana. Board Secretary Director Arnold Baring and the members of the board demonstrated their support and active involvement. DASURECO management, headed by General Manager Engr. Jerry D. Morastil, PEE, presented the 2023 annual report via an audio-visual presentation. Project Supervisor Atty. Emil Cuyugan of the National Electrification Administration was also in attendance. Key discussions focused on the approval of the capital expenditure and the presentation of the 2023 annual report. This assembly highlights DASURECO’s ongoing commitment to transparent governance and effective management in serving its MCOs. #42nddasurecoagma #DASURECO
TODAY| DASURECO successfully conducted its 42nd Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA)
TODAY| DASURECO successfully conducted its 42nd Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) at Baka Park, Brgy. Guihing, Hagonoy, Davao del Sur. The event saw the participation of 19,131 Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) or 9.92% of the total membership. The highlight of the event was a keynote address from National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano C. Almeda. Although unable to attend personally, Administrator Almeda conveyed his message of support for DASURECO through an audio-visual presentation. His Chief of Staff, Atty. Luis Francisco T. Almeda, was present to receive a plaque on his behalf. Key local officials also graced the occasion, expressing their solidarity with DASURECO. District Representative of Davao del Sur Province, Congressman Hon. Atty. John Tracy F. Cagas and Hagonoy Mayor Jesus Jay Dureza, Jr. delivered messages of encouragement. Governor Franklin Bautista of Davao Occidental and mayors from different municipalities shared their messages via audio-visual presentations. DASURECO Board Director Jeanette Sarno of Hagonoy District, who also serves as the EC’s treasurer, welcomed the attendees. The assembly showcased the strong partnership between DASURECO and local government units, with officials from various districts in attendance. High-level support was also evident with the presence of key officials from the National Electrification Administration (NEA), including Atty. Gwen P. Enciso-Kyamko, Atty. Alexander Paul T. Rivera, Atty. Ivan Darwin Zamora, Project Supervisor Atty. Emil S. Cuyugan, and other NEA staff. DASURECO’s Board of Directors, management, and employees were all committed to the assembly’s success, emphasizing the EC’s continued growth and improvement. The event underscored DASURECO’s dedication to unity and progress, highlighting the collective efforts and shared vision of its MCOs. By providing a platform for MCOs to discuss and plan for the future, the assembly reinforced the EC’s commitment to service excellence and community development. #42nddasurecoagma #2024DASURECOAGMA
𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐔𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐄𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐑 𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐘
PRESS RELEASE 17 May 2024 Electricity consumers in Davao del Sur and Davao Occidental are advised of a slight increase in electricity rates for the month of May. In a press conference held earlier today at the DASURECO Administrator’s Mastery Academy (AMA) Hall, Officer-in-Charge/Corporate Planning Department Manager Engr. Darius D. Roldan said there will be an estimated increase of P0.1303/kWh for the month of May due to generation charges while the distribution charge remains the same since 2012. The rate increase is minimal compared to Luzon and Visayas where power rates have also gone up because of low power supply and greater demand. He also added that there was an increase in power demand of 8.27% from March 2024 to April 2024 which prompted DASURECO to use its diesel-powered modular generator sets for a short time. “Atong April, nakita nato nga nisaka g’yud siya. Mao pud ni ang panahon nga grabe ang init. Tungod ani, nisaka atong demand” (“We observed an increase in demand in April. This coincided with the heatwave, which was the primary reason for the rise in demand”), Engr. Roldan explained. Board President Al D. Castillon assured that DASURECO will not experience shortage of power supply anytime soon. “Ang atong kooperatiba dili g’yud makasinati og power interruption gawas anang unscheduled because we have 16 megawatts reserved naa sa atong compound. That’s why during the drought season, katong naggipit ta’g kuryente, ang atong kooperatiba naka-sustain og hatag kay naa man tay sarili,” (“Our cooperative will not experience power interruptions, except for those that are unscheduled, because we have 16 megawatts reserved on our [DASURECO] compound. That’s why during the drought season, when we were tight on electricity, our cooperative was able to sustain supply because we have our own resources”), he said. It can also be recalled that
DASURECO RAMPS UP EFFORTS TO PREVENT POWER OUTAGES
PRESS RELEASE DASURECO continues its massive line clearing activities through the joint effort of the Technical Services Department (TSD) and Area Services Department (ASD) to prevent power outages and improve power reliability in our distribution service. DASURECO targets to clear 4,350 kilometers of line for the year 2024, prioritizing vegetated areas and those affected by growing trees. This initiative is also in line with Republic Act 11361 or otherwise known as the “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act”, which ensures that conveyance of electricity through power distribution systems, such as in DASURECO, will be uninterrupted. On the other hand, DASURECO reminds its consumers to seek assistance or wear personal protective equipment when trimming or cutting tall growing trees near our power distribution line to prevent danger or loss of life. Other than planting of tall growing plants, it is prohibited by the law to conduct or perform any hazardous activities within the power line corridor; construct or erect any hazardous improvements within the power line corridor; and prevent or refuse entry of any personnel from the distribution and transmission company to conduct line maintenance and operational services. Penalties of fine ranging from P50,000.00 to P2000,000.00 and/or imprisonment of up to 12 years shall be dealt with by those who violate the law. Thus, DASURECO urge its consumers to aid in preventing power outages by ensuring that our power distribution lines be free from any obstruction. Land owners are also reminded to abide with the law should there be trees to be cut to ensure the continuous and uninterrupted distribution of electricity and protection of our power lines in our coverage area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Most frequent questions and answers
1. When should I pay my bills?
A consumer must pay his regular monthly bill 9 days from receipt of such bill.
2 Why did you change the look of my bill?
As mandated by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), your power bill changed its looks starting In September 2004 due to the mandatory UNBUNDLING OF RATES. This called for itemizing all components of your power bill to ensure transparency of billing. This is why your bill is bigger now and you can see all the breakdown of all electricity charges.
3. Is disconnection outright if I cannot pay my bill within the said period?
No. For non-payment of electric bills, a written notice will be served to the customer stating thereby that you are given 48 hours to settle your account before disconnection.
4. Who owns the kilowatt-hour meter?
The Electric Cooperative. Base on the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers Article 8. Exemption from Payment of Meter Deposits, all consumers shall be exempted from payment of meter deposits since private distribution utilities have incorporated the cost of these electric watt hour meters in their rate bas
5. Will I be reconnected right away?
Upon application for reconnection and payment of the full bill and the reconnection fee of PhP100.00, DASURECO will do its best to have your electric line reconnected within 24 hours from receipt of such request.
6. Are consumers required to pay for meter deposits?
7. Is the free 30-meter Service Drop Wire (SDW) applicable in every electric service application?
Base on the Magna Carta for Residential Electricity Consumers Article 14. Right to Extension of Lines and Facilities, a consumer located within thirty (30) meters form the distribution utilities’ existing secondary low voltage lines, has the right to an extension of lines or installation of additional facilities at the expense of the utility inasmuch as said assets will eventually form part of the rate base of the private distribution utilities, or will be sourced from the reinvestment funds of the electric cooperatives. However, if a prospective customer is beyond the said distance, or his demand load requires that the utility extend lines and facilities, the customer may initially fund the necessary expenditures. However, in excess of the 30 meters, a consumer shall pay PhP25.00/meter at the DASURECO Office.
8. Why do we need to pay for bill deposit?
To guarantee payment of bills in case a consumer leaves the area coverage without prior notice to the Distribution Utility. The bill deposit is not a guarantee for continued service despite arrearage.
9. How many days is the standard billing cycle?
Bills shall be delivered monthly. No violation is committed by the distribution utility in reading its customers’ meters beyond the maximum allowable time (at least 28 – 31 days), provided that such inability to read on time was due to a fortuitous event and, that the meter reading is done immediately after the said fortuitous event ceases to exist.