Marinduque Electric Cooperative, Inc.

26/05/2026

Please be informed that ALL AREA OFFICES and MAIN OFFICE are closed on May 27, 2026 (Wednesday) - Eid’l Adha

To those who want to settle their bills, please proceed to the following payment partners:
- GCash App
- Xenpay accredited stores
- Raquel Pawnshop
- Sim Insurance
- Maya App
- Card Bank
- Bayad App

For urgent concerns you may contact (0998) 868 2476 (Smart).

Thank you!

21/05/2026

REASON OF UNSCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION

Date: May 21, 2026 (Thursday)
Time: 9:39 AM (restoration on-going)
Affected Areas: Whole Coverage Area
Reason: NAPOCOR Plant Trippings caused by coconut tree that fell on the 69 kV tie line of NAPOCOR at Brgy. Aturan, Sta. Cruz

20/05/2026

𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗢𝗞𝘀 𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗢, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦
QUEZON CITY – The House Committee on Legislative Franchises approved on Wednesday the grant of new legislative franchises for the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZANECO) and the Marinduque Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MARELCO), marking a significant step toward ensuring stable and reliable electricity for thousands of households and businesses in their respective provinces.
The approval covers House Bill No. 3082, which grants a franchise to ZANECO, and House Bill No. 3833, which grants a franchise to MARELCO. Both measures were authored by Power Bloc representatives Presley C. De Jesus (PhilRECA Party-list) and Sergio C. Dagooc (APEC Party-list).
The approved bills provide each cooperative with the authority to construct, install, establish, operate, own, manage, and maintain electric power distribution systems.
The ZANECO franchise covers the cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, along with 21 municipalities in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. ZANECO is noted for achieving 99.66% electrification in its area and maintaining an "AAA" rating from the National Electrification Administration (NEA).
The MARELCO franchise covers the municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Sta. Cruz, and Torrijos in the province of Marinduque. MARELCO has been recognized for achieving 100% electrification.
With the committee’s approval, the bills move forward in the legislative process. Once enacted, the franchises will be effective for 25 years.
This legislative milestone reinforces the Power Bloc's commitment to ensuring quality, reliability, and security in the nation's electric power supply, paving the way for sustained progress in Zamboanga del Norte and Marinduque.

𝗛𝗢𝗨𝗦𝗘 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗟 𝗢𝗞𝘀 𝗭𝗔𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗢, 𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗘𝗦

QUEZON CITY – The House Committee on Legislative Franchises approved on Wednesday the grant of new legislative franchises for the Zamboanga del Norte Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZANECO) and the Marinduque Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MARELCO), marking a significant step toward ensuring stable and reliable electricity for thousands of households and businesses in their respective provinces.

The approval covers House Bill No. 3082, which grants a franchise to ZANECO, and House Bill No. 3833, which grants a franchise to MARELCO. Both measures were authored by Power Bloc representatives Presley C. De Jesus (PhilRECA Party-list) and Sergio C. Dagooc (APEC Party-list).

The approved bills provide each cooperative with the authority to construct, install, establish, operate, own, manage, and maintain electric power distribution systems.

The ZANECO franchise covers the cities of Dipolog and Dapitan, along with 21 municipalities in the province of Zamboanga del Norte. ZANECO is noted for achieving 99.66% electrification in its area and maintaining an "AAA" rating from the National Electrification Administration (NEA).

The MARELCO franchise covers the municipalities of Boac, Buenavista, Gasan, Mogpog, Sta. Cruz, and Torrijos in the province of Marinduque. MARELCO has been recognized for achieving 100% electrification.

With the committee’s approval, the bills move forward in the legislative process. Once enacted, the franchises will be effective for 25 years.

This legislative milestone reinforces the Power Bloc's commitment to ensuring quality, reliability, and security in the nation's electric power supply, paving the way for sustained progress in Zamboanga del Norte and Marinduque.

19/05/2026

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION

Date: May 22, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reason: MARELCO Maintenance Activities (Replacement of damaged poles at Matalaba, Sta. Cruz, Installation of conductor covers, replacement of damaged crossarms and other maintenance activities)
Affected Areas: FEEDER 3: Cagpo, Torrijos to Manlibunan, Sta. Cruz (Backbone & Lateral Lines)

Note: There will be a momentary power interruption at Poblacion, Sta. Cruz from 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM for the transfer of line from Feeder 1 to Feeder 3. Power will be immediately restored upon completion of work without prior notice. Any changes in the schedule of the interruption shall be advised.

Date: May 23, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: Between 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Reason: MARELCO Maintenance Activities (Relocation of poles affected by DPWH Road Widening Project at Daykitin, Installation of recloser at Brgy. IV, Buenavista, Installation of conductor covers and other maintenance activities )
Affected Areas: Portion of FEEDER 4: Tungib-Lipata, Buenavista - Brgy. Antipolo, Gasan (Backbone & Lateral Lines)

Note: There will be a momentary power interruption from Bacongbacong, Gasan - Antipolo, Gasan for the isolation and re-energization of the affected areas. Power will be immediately restored upon completion of work without prior notice.
Any changes in the schedule of the interruption shall be advised.

13/05/2026

“May mga bagay rin talaga rito na ang sasabihin na lang natin ay wala kaming magawa because it is in the law.”

On Lifeline Subsidy and “Other Charges,” Dr. Allan Laniba, President of the National Association of General Managers of Electric Cooperatives, appeared as an interview guest on the DZMM Wais Konsyumer segment hosted by Alvin Elchico aired on April 25, 2026.

Discussing provisions under EPIRA, he explained the structure of the lifeline subsidy system:

“Kasi kapag sinabing ‘subsidy,’ it should be the government that will pay that, pero dito, it’s not the government paying the lifeline. It’s the non-lifeline consumers.”

Host Alvin Elchico raised consumer concerns:
“Kayo po sa mga electric cooperatives, may nagagalit din bang consumers dahil sangkaterba ang charges na ipinapasa sa kanila?”

12/05/2026

Ngayong tag-init, kasabay ng mga pista at iba’t ibang recreational activities, ay ang pagdami ng pagpapalipad ng saranggola at paglalagay ng mga banderitas. Kaugnay nito, nais naming ipaalala sa publiko ang kahalagahan ng pagiging maingat upang maiwasan ang mga aksidenteng maaaring magdulot ng power interruption.

Paalala po na umiiral ang Republic Act No. 11361 o “Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act” na nagbabawal sa anumang bagay o gawain na maaaring makaabala sa mga linya ng kuryente at iba pang electrical facilities.

Hinihikayat ang lahat na tiyaking maayos ang pagkakakabit ng mga banderitas at iwasang magpalipad ng saranggola malapit sa mga distribution lines ng MARELCO at mga substation ng NAPOCOR. Kapag sumabit ang mga ito sa linya ng kuryente, maaari itong magdulot ng short circuit, pagkasira ng linya, at biglaang pagkawala ng suplay ng kuryente.

Makipagtulungan po tayo upang mapanatiling ligtas, maayos, at tuloy-tuloy ang daloy ng kuryente ngayong tag-init.

Maraming salamat po!

08/05/2026

𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚: Second Quarter MIMAROPA Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) Meeting

The Second Quarter MIMAROPA Infrastructure Development Committee (IDC) Meeting is being held today at Hive Hotel and Convention Place, Diliman, Quezon City, bringing together key regional officials, development partners, and stakeholders to strengthen coordination and collaboration in advancing infrastructure development initiatives across the MIMAROPA Region.

The meeting is chaired by Hon. Melecio J. Go, Provincial Governor of Marinduque, with Engr. Gaudencio M. Sol, Jr., Acting General Manager of MARELCO serving as Co-Chairperson representing the Association of Southern Tagalog Electric Cooperatives, Inc. (ASTEC). Also present are Dir. Agustin C. Mendoza, Regional Director of DEPDev MIMAROPA and IDC Vice-Chairperson, Dir. Valter L. Morada, Assistant Regional Director-DEPDev MIMAROPA, Mr. Roy A. Dimayuga, IDC Secretary and other members of the Infrastructure Development Committee. Their collective leadership and commitment to strengthened inter-agency coordination underscore the importance of a unified and multi-sectoral approach in addressing the region’s infrastructure priorities and development challenges, ensuring that development initiatives across MIMAROPA remain collaborative, responsive, and aligned with the region’s long-term goals.

The IDC meeting serves as a vital venue for discussing ongoing and proposed infrastructure programs and projects that aim to improve connectivity, enhance public services, promote resilient communities, and support sustainable and inclusive economic growth throughout the region.

Through continued partnership among national government agencies, local government units, and private sector and institutional partners, the Committee remains committed to ensuring the effective implementation of development initiatives that will contribute to a more progressive, connected, and disaster-resilient MIMAROPA.

06/05/2026

NOTICE OF POWER INTERRUPTION

Date: May 8, 2026 (Friday)
Time: Between 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Affected Areas:
-Brgy. Maranlig, Torrijos
-Brgy. Bangwayin, Torrijos
-Brgy. Nangka, Torrijos
-Brgy. Sibuyao, Torrijos
-Brgy. Sabong, Boac
-Brgy. Tumagabok, Boac
Reason: Replacement of damaged pole at Sitio Mauway-uway, Maranlig, Torrijos

Date: May 9, 2026 (Saturday)
Time: Between 7:00 AM - 12:00 NN
Affected Areas:
-Monserat, Del Prado, Marketsite, Mogpog
-Malvar St., Marketsite, Mogpog
Reason: Replacement of burnt/damaged pole

06/05/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐆𝐋𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐖 𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐈𝐋 𝐒𝐀 𝐍𝐀𝐊𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐆 𝐃𝐈𝐒𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐔𝐍𝐏𝐀𝐈𝐃 𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂 𝐁𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐒 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐁𝐔𝐖𝐀𝐍 𝐍𝐆 𝐀𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐋 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔.

Nais po naming linawin na ang 𝗻𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗮𝘆𝗼 𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗶 𝗽𝗮 𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲. Ayon naman sa Advisory ng Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹 𝗻𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝘀𝗶𝗺𝘂𝗹𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴. Ibig sabihin, magsisimula lamang ang suspension ng disconnection sa sunod na buwan pa (June 2026). Ang mga hindi mababayarang electric bill simula sa May 2026 hanggang July 2026 billing period ang hindi muna madi-disconnect.

Kaugnay rin ng direktiba ng ERC, ang mga konsumanteng may konsumong hindi tataas sa 200 kWh ay may option na bayaran ang kanilang bill ng hulugan tatlong buwan pagkatapos matanggap ang kanilang statement of account. Ang mga may kakayanan namang magbayad ay hinihikayat rin na bayaran ng buo ang kanilang buwanang bill.

𝗠𝘂𝗹𝗶, 𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻 𝗻𝗮 𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗮𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗯𝘂𝘄𝗮𝗻 𝗮𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮 𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝘂𝗻𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗱 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀.

Para sa mas detalyadong impormasyon, narito ang link sa nasabing pabatid ng ERC patungkol sa suspension ng disconnection.
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1AwLUwsvze/

Maraming salamat po!

06/05/2026

Bayaran ang inyong bills sa pinakamalapit na Sim Insurance Office. Para sa hassle-free na pagbabayad, sundin lamang ang mga sumusunod na hakbang:
1. Dalhin ang Statement of Account (SOA) ng electric bill na babayaran.
2. Ibigay ang account number at halaga ng babayaran.
3. Iabot ang halaga ng pagbabayaran sa bill kasama ang service fee.
4. Hintaying maibigay ang official receipt o proof of payment at i-double check ito bago umalis. Itabi ito kung sakaling kailanganin.

Palala:
-Siguraduhin na tama ang account number para maiwasan ang delay sa posting ng bayad.
-Bayaran ng maaga ang electric bill upang maiwasan ang disconnection. Tandaan na mayroon kayong siyam (9) na araw upang makapagbayad ng nakonsumong kuryente.
-Palaging tingnan ang mga pampublikong pabatid ng mga payment center at ng mga opisina ng MARELCO bago magtungo upang malaman kung bukas ba ang mga ito at maiwasang masayang ang pagod at oras sa pagpunta.
-Hindi na maaaring magbayad dito kapag lagpas na sa due date. Tanging sa MARELCO Offices at sa Xenpay na lamang maaaring bayaran ang mga overdue na account.

Para sa iba pang impormasyon, pumunta lamang sa pinakamalapit na himpilan ng MARELCO o tumawag sa aming hotline number (0998) 8682476.

Maraming salamat po.

05/05/2026

REASON OF UNSCHEDULED POWER INTERRUPTION
Date: May 5, 2026 (Tuesday)
Time: 7:57PM - 8:39PM
Affected Areas: Feeder 4 (Cagpo, Torrijos - Bacong-bacong, Gasan)
Reason: Improperly installed banderitas contacted the primary line,causing a line to ground fault at Brgy. Marlangga, Torrijos.