BACOLOD CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) and Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) have officially signed recently a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to ensure stable and uninterrupted power supply during the May 12 elections
The ceremonial signing, held at the Negros Power headquarters, was attended by Provincial Election Supervisor Atty. Ian Lee Ananoria and Negros Power President and CEO Roel Castro, also witnessed by Engr. Bailey Del Castillo, the Chief Operating Officer of Negros Power, among others.
Prior to the MOA signing Engr. Felgie C. Magla-oy, Systems Operation Manager of Negros Power, presented the company’s Election Power Readiness Plan, detailing the technical and operational measures in place to ensure reliable electricity service before, during, and after election day.
Under the agreement, Comelec and Negros Power committed to a joint effort to uphold the integrity of the electoral process by ensuring seamless coordination and effective public information dissemination.
The MOA outlines specific responsibilities for both parties in the lead-up to the 2025 polls. Comelec is committed to providing election-related materials and updates, promoting voter awareness, and supporting transparency and accountability.
Negros Power, in turn, pledged to guarantee the reliability of its power distribution system, conduct proactive maintenance, clear potential obstructions, and deploy personnel to assist Comelec on election day.
The collaboration also enables Comelec information leaflets to be included in Negros Power’s monthly billing statements, potentially reaching around 230,000 customers across Bacolod, Talisay, Silay, Bago, and the municipalities of Murcia and Don Salvador Benedicto.
“This collaboration strengthens our shared commitment to protect the democratic process and deliver clean, honest, and credible elections,” Ananoria said.
Castro also expressed the company’s commitment to the agreement.
“We are fully prepared to ensure a reliable power supply throughout the entire election period. This is our way of contributing to a secure and credible electoral process,” he said.
The MOA will remain in effect until the successful completion of the 2025 National and Local Elections. It was also emphasized that there are no budgetary implications for Comelec under the agreement. (Gilbert Bayoran via tvds)