THREE electric cooperatives in Mindanao have signed an agreement with a non-government group to power the provinces of Davao del Norte, Davao Oriental and Davao del Sur using renewable energy.
The European Union-funded project was signed by Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc., Davao del Sur Electric Cooperative, Inc., Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative, Inc. and Yamog Renewable Energy Development Group Inc, the National Electrification Administration said in a statement yesterday.
The project will bring electricity to the most remote areas of the country and lead to economic and social development, NEA Administrator Edgardo R. Masongsong said. — Victor V. Saulon
