THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) officially activated its National Command Center on Thursday, which will aid in the management of electric cooperatives and its projects all over the Philippines.

NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda said the initiative would help the agency monitor the conditions of electric cooperatives and their projects as well as provide warnings on possible power interruptions so they can respond accordingly.

"This command center marks NEA's transformation of the capacities and facilities to enhance its support and monitoring of the 121 electric cooperatives and their communities," Almeda said.

He also said the NEA would be able to look into an electric cooperative's finances to ensure proper tracking of its finances relative to their core operations.

The development of the National Command Center began in 2022 as the NEA seeks to establish a digital communications technology framework that would enable real-time monitoring and data-driven intervention mechanisms to address major electricity distribution issues on the ground.

Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla said the command center would help address the country's energy needs as well as facilitate the response to disasters.

"This National Command Center stands as a beacon of innovation and efficiency by seamlessly integrating multiple performance data sources from our electric cooperatives nationwide," he said.

"The center will empower us to swiftly address incidents and variations in energy performance, paving the way for more reliable and resilient power distribution services. In addition, it will provide real-time visibility of major power outages and other critical system alerts arising from operational situations. These capabilities will enable us to respond swiftly and ensure the continuity of essential services," he added.

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