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𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢 𝗗𝗢𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗖𝗢𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗬𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗠 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗣𝗨𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗦 𝗧𝗢 𝗟𝗔𝗦𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢

𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘09 March 2024 DIGOS CITY – In the spirit of cooperation, National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano C. Almeda encourages Electric Cooperatives to support one another for the shared goal of rural development. Such was the inspiration behind DASURECO’s generous gesture to its sister cooperative, Lanao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc. (LASURECO). By virtue of Board Resolution No. 327 series of 2023, DASURECO committed to donate an Electronic Accounting System to LASURECO to enhance their operational and financial efficiency. The assistance also provides for the proper training of its use along with four (4) desktop computer sets. On March 1st to 8th, 2024, eleven (11) employees of LASURECO underwent the user training, namely: Hosnia Edris, Nadjeha Hadji Aiman, Farhan Asum and Mohammad Sarangani from Finance Services Department; Kimar Andog, Aminnuddin Makunug, Mohammad Cali and Mohammad Ramos from Corporate Planning Department; Hidjarah Hilal from the Internal Audit Department; and Executive Assistant Kince Alhansah Panondiongan, from the Office of the General Manager. The training was facilitated by DASURECO’s personnel from the Corporate Planning Department – Information and Communications Technology Division. “We express our deep gratitude to DASURECO for consistently helping LASURECO in attaining its normalcy stage. The Accounting and General Ledger System will help improve and enhance our internal procedures and other activities,” said LASURECO’s General Manager Nordjiana L. Dipatuan-Ducol in statement sent via Viber. “You are part of our success story,” she added. Prior to this initiative, LASURECO relied solely on manual accounting processes which are time-consuming in nature, often taking days or even weeks to complete financial tasks. As a result, this system causes delays in financial reporting, such as the Monthly Financial and Statistical Report (MFSR), limiting their Cooperative’s capacity to properly navigate its financial situation. Despite the challenges they faced, including the 2017 Marawi Siege that

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Takbo Liwanag DASURECO Run for a Cause DIGOS CITY

DASURECO kicked off its run for a cause today with over 250 participants from the DASURECO Officers and employees together with their families and friends.  The event is a 2km run from the Diamond Multi-purpose Cooperative (DIMPCO) to the Digos City Rizal Park, thereafter joining our consumers in the Saturday dance exercise.  Dubbed as Takbo Liwanag, the run for cause aims to raise funds to assist and provide relief to communities affected by the recent catastrophic flood in Davao Region, signifying DASURECO’s efforts to provide hope and light to people in need.  The top five finishers were: Jonathan Ceniza, Mea Gey S. Ninura, Robert Sarania, Roberto J.Melanio,Jr., and Gilbert Mondido. Raffle prizes were also drawn for our Member-Consumer-Owners who participated in the dance exercise.  DASURECO’s Takbo ng Liwanag demonstrates the strength of a strong sense of solidarity and the dedication to having a good influence even in the face of adversity.

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#HandogNiEkong | DASURECO took part in the Serbisyo Caravan initiated by the alumni association of Holy Cross Academy of Digos and participated by various government agencies and other private institutions.

DASURECO accepted applications on senior citizen and lifeline rate discount, and other service requests on change of name and transfer/check of meter. Simultaneous with the serbisyo caravan was the giving of gifts to the students of Linawan Elementary School, Barangay Linawan, Bansalan, Davao del Sur. The electric cooperative provided 115 bags of school supplies and goods to the students and were even entertained with the surprise appearance of Ekong the Lineman. Bansalan District Director John Ansbert E. Granada also graced the outreach activity and accommodated concerns from our Member-Consumer-Owners. Dubbed as “Akapin ang GIDA”, this collaborative partnership with various agencies truly shed light and hope to the children of Linawan.

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𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎, 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐆-𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐆𝐎𝐁𝐘𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐘𝐄𝐊𝐓𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐎𝐊𝐀𝐒𝐘𝐎𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐄 𝐒𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐍

PRESS RELEASE October 9, 2023 Subay sa Joint Circular No. 1, series of 2017 sa Department of Energy (DOE) ug Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), gitahasan ang ahensiya sa DPWH sa pagdownload ngadto sa mga Electric Cooperatives sa kinatibuk-ang kantidad sa balayronon sa mga aktibidad may kalabot sa pagbalhin sa mga poste aron mapahigayon sa hinanaling panahon ang mga katuyuan o proyekto sa gobyerno, sama sa pagpalapad sa atong mga kadalanan. Base usab sa uniform guidelines, gikinahanglan ang koordinasyon sa matag ahensiya ug angay nga mapahibalo sa Implementing Agency sama sa Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) ang mga Electric Cooperatives kon adunay mga proyekto diin maapektuhan ang mga linya ug serbisyo sa electric cooperative. Lakip sa maong kasabutan ang pagbayad sa saktong kantidad o “proper compensation” ngadto sa Electric Cooperatives alang sa galastuhan sa pagbalhin sa mga poste tungod sa road widening projects. Base sa cost estimate nga gi-evaluate sa National Electrification Administration (NEA), mokabat sa kapin P157M ang gasto sa mga road widening projects gikan Cogon, Digos City hangtod Inawayan, Sta. Cruz ug Tres de Mayo, Digos City hangtod Kinuskusan, Bansalan. Isip usa ka non-stock ug non-profit nga Electric Distribution Utility ubos sa regulasyon sa mga ahensiya sa gobyerno sama ni NEA , ERC ug DOE, ang DASURECO walay gitagana nga pondo alang sa pagbalhin sa mga poste nga apektado sa road widening projects. Apan tungod kay kini nga proyekto gitagaan ug dakong bili isip prioridad nga motubag sa aspetong seguridad sa publiko, gipahigayon sa atong Kooperatiba ang hinanaling pagbalhin sa mga linya ug poste nga nahimong peligro sa publiko. Mikabat sa kantidad nga P70M ang gitapal sa atong DASURECO gikan sa General Fund niini. Lakip sa gitaplan nga galastuhan ang mga proyekto nga temporaryong na-suspendi tungod sa Right-of-Way (ROW) o ang mga aktibidad sa

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𝐃𝐀𝐒𝐔𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐎, 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐃𝐆𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐄 𝐌𝐓. 𝐀𝐏𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐊 (𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐏)

KAPATAGAN | A ceremonial tree planting transpired yesterday, October 6th, in one of DASURECO’s adopted site within the Strict Protection Zone (SPZ) of Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) particularly located at Camp Sukarap, Sitio Paradise, Barangay Kapatagan, Digos City. Mt. Apo Natural Park (MANP) now experienced a significant decline in forest cover over the past few years due to various factors on deforestation, urbanization, and other anthropogenic activities mainly on farming. With the aim to address such problem, DASURECO engaged and partnered with the Local Government of Digos, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), and the farmers to plant and grow 2000 indigenous seedlings within a three-hectare area. The ceremonial planting became more significant with the presence of Digos City Vice Mayor Atty. Johari G. Baña, City Tourism Officer Perla May Demafeliz-Griffin, Davao del Sur MANP Deputy Protected Area Superintendent (PASu) Camilo Victoria, DASURECO General Manager Engr. Jerry D. Morastil, SPZ Farmers Gibson Y. Pedida and Nelson U. Palencia, Jr., mountaineering group, and other participating employees of the City Government, DENR, and DASURECO. DASURECO GM Jerry D. Morastil emphasized the need to protect and conserve our environment not just as a group but an individual commitment. “DASURECO is your [government] partner in caring for the environment. In fact, this is the first long-term project we have on environmental protection and DASURECO now have a policy that preserves biodiversity and aids in mitigating climate change of which, one of the programs is reforestation.” said GM Morastil. Digos City Vice Mayor Atty. Johari G. Baña recognized the efforts of the various sectors who came together in the hope of rehabilitating the natural park and responded to the agenda of the environment. “We hope that this becomes a template for other avenues of cooperation. In the end, we are all dependent

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DASURECO calls on more qualified marginalized end-users to avail of the lifeline rate subsidy

September 29, 2023 The government-mandated Lifeline Rate Program is set to be implemented on January 2024 under the third Tripartite Advisory of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) together with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) dated September 1, 2023. With such extension, DASURECO calls on its qualified marginalized end-users (QMEs) consuming 30kWh and below to apply of the government’s program before the end of December 2023 in order to continuously benefit a discount in their electricity bill up to 60%.  Unlike private distribution utilities, DASURECO’s level of consumption threshold is 30kWh and below with an approved percentage discount from 5% to 60%, depending on its monthly electricity consumption. Among the qualified marginalized end-users who may benefit from the program are the beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development and Non-4Ps consumers considered to be living below the poverty threshold set by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) and certified by the Local Social Welfare Development Office (LSWDO). DASURECO maximized its efforts to encourage QMEs to avail of the program by conducting series of information drive in the barangay level in coordination with the LGUs, DSWD, and the Local SWDO. In addition to accepting applications in all its offices, DASURECO initiated On-site Lifeline Acceptance in partnership with the DSWD during its barangay-level Family Development Sessions. As of September 29th, DASURECO received a total of 478 applications from 85 barangays since the roll out of its information drive in June 2023.###

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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?

No. 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 watthour meters in their rate base.

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.

10. At what instance is the distribution utility not allowed to disconnect?

Notwithstanding the service of notice but subject to the provisions of RA 7832, disconnections of service shall not be made on any weekday beyond three o’clock (3:00 P.M.) in the afternoon, Saturdays, Sundays and Official Holidays. Disconnections shall also not be made during the funeral wake of a permanent resident provided that s/he can present a Certified True Copy of Death Certificate and when one of the permanent occupants is dependent on life-support system requiring electricity provided that s/he can present a medical certificate (applicable for 2 months only).

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