Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative
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| Company type | Cooperative (under RA No. 6038) |
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| Industry | Power distributor |
| Founded | 1976 |
Key people | Jose Deguilmo Jr. (President) |
| Website | https://moelci2.com |
Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative, also known as MOELCI-II (/moʊɛlsiː/), is an electric cooperative serving the municipalities starting from Panaon to Bonifacio in Misamis Occidental, Philippines.[1]
MOELCI-II provides essential electricity services to residential, commercial and industrial customers within its franchise area. MOELCI-II is affiliated with the National Electrification Administration (NEA).[2]
History
The electrification of the Philippines was a key national development goal in the mid-20th century, aimed at improving living standards, boosting economic growth and connecting rural communities.[3] Prior to this initiative, many areas, particularly in rural provinces like Misamis Occidental, lacked access to reliable electricity. This lack of access hindered economic development and limited access to basic services. Recognizing the importance of electrification, the Philippine government, through the National Electrification Administration (NEA), launched a nationwide program to establish electric cooperatives across the country.[4]
Following the launch of this national electrification initiative, the province of Misamis Occidental was divided into two distinct service areas, each managed by a separate electric cooperative: Misamis Occidental I Electric Cooperative (MOELCI-I) and Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative (MOELCI-II). MOELCI-II was officially organized, registered, incorporated and began operations on June 2, 1976, becoming the 77th electric cooperative to be established in the Philippines.[2] This division aimed to provide more efficient and localized electricity distribution to the residents of Misamis Occidental.
See also
References
- ^ "MOELCI II | Department of Energy Philippines". Department of Energy. Archived from the original on July 23, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ a b "MOELCI-II website (old)". MOELCI-II's About Page. Archived from the original on December 21, 2024. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "About NEA". www.nea.gov.ph. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
- ^ "Philippines' Rural Electrification Program". www.trade.gov. January 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2024.