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cooperatives

Latest Daily Tribune news and analysis on cooperatives.

  2. Province sets P299-M rice buy

    Province sets P299-M rice buy

    'This is one platform where we can give importance to our farmers to sell their rice produce directly to the government.'

    2 MIN READ

  3. Philippine Chamber of Cooperatives Inc. leaders Edwin Bustillos (left), secretary general; Noel Raboy (center), chairperson; and Marlene Sindayen, vice chairperson/trustee, discuss the cooperative sector’s push for greater participation in national governance.

    Cooperatives eye stronger political voice

    Philippine cooperatives push for stronger policy influence as the 3rd National Leadership Congress advances the Cooperative Vote, tax reforms, and local…

    2 MIN READ

  4. WORKERS uncrate a newly arrived high-voltage circuit breaker at a Meralco substation in Paco, Manila. The distribution utility is urging electric cooperatives to consider converting into stock corporations to open the door to private capital for upgrading and modernizing their systems. Meralco has said such investments could help address aging infrastructure and improve power distribution services.

    Co-ops must open up for private capital

    Meralco pushes electric cooperative corporatization to improve power reliability and investment, while lawmakers seek measures to cut electricity costs amid…

    5 MIN READ

  6. ENERGY consumption is measured by electric meters such these seen in Sta. Mesa, Manila. Energy officials estimate the complete removal of system loss charges may take up to a year, targeting full execution by 2027. The policy requires legal amendments to the EPIRA law, extensive infrastructure planning and regulatory adjustments by the Energy Regulatory Commission before implementation.

    Albay co-ops top system loss list

    ERC data showed several Philippine electric cooperatives exceeding allowable system loss caps, as President Marcos called for reforms to stop consumers from…

    2 MIN READ

  7. Track record, capital key to Meralco bid

    Track record, capital key to Meralco bid

    Meralco is pushing partnerships with rural electric cooperatives to improve power reliability, attract industries and spur economic growth outside Metro Manila.

    3 MIN READ

  9. Better power play

    Better power play

    Power industry insiders say Philippine conglomerates are exploring new ways to modernize struggling electric cooperatives, with a proposed consortium seen as a…

    2 MIN READ

  12. Co-op overload strains power sector

    Co-op overload strains power sector

    The proposed joint venture between SOCOTECO II and Ignite Power highlights structural challenges in the Philippine power sector, raising questions on…

    2 MIN READ

  14. SENATOR Lawrence ‘Bong’ Go arrives at the 9th National Congress of the Cooperative National Association of Training Centers for Cooperatives Partylist in Davao City on Friday, where he highlighted the vital role of cooperatives in supporting Filipino communities and empowering small entrepreneurs.

    Go backs stronger cooperatives

    Senator Bong Go emphasizes the role of cooperatives in empowering communities, supporting small entrepreneurs, and promoting unity during the NATCCO…

    1 MIN READ

  16. CA dismisses Palawan petition vs electric coop

    CA dismisses Palawan petition vs electric coop

    The Court of Appeals upheld the dismissal of Puerto Princesa City’s complaint against PALECO, ruling that the National Electrification Administration has…

    1 MIN READ