Cusi - Furious at CASURECO III's Poor 34% Household Level Restoration Effort

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Despite having 92% status of restored households in Typhoon Nina affected areas, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi directed the National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the involved electric cooperatives to complete restoration of power facilities as soon as possible.

The Secretary made the statement today upon learning about the latest report of Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative’s (CASURECO III) slow movement in its restoration efforts.

“We cannot accept CASURECO III’s restoration status at 34% only following all of the combined efforts of the government and the private sector for restoring damages brought by Typhoon Nina,” Sec. Cusi emphasized.

Sec. Cusi underscored that “We want to determine the root cause of the delay in restoration, thus I wanted NEA through Admin. Ed Masongsong to take over the restoration efforts in CASURECO III covering Camarines Sur's Rinconada area.”

In a recent coordination efforts by the DOE, NEA Administrator Masongsong committed to create Task Force Rinconada to take over the restoration efforts in CASURECO III.

Sec. Cusi relayed that Admin. Masongsong already recalled the Project Manager and informed the Board of CASURECO III of the “NEA takeover" which will be implemented this February.

Other areas that the Secretary wanted to focus on are the hard-hit provinces of Catanduanes and Marinduque under the franchises of First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative (FICELCO) and Marinduque Electric Cooperative (MARELCO), respectively.

Maxine Medina Radiates at the Miss Universe 2016 Preliminary Competition

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We have to admit that Miss Universe Philippines Maxine Medina was every bit stunning at the preliminaries of the Miss Universe pageant. She truly carried herself beautifully well. Of course the elegantly designed gowns have something to do it but only a radiant beauty like her can manage to flaunt it like she means going home with a Miss Universe crown soon.

From swimwear, to evening gown, then national costume, we were definitely stunned with what we saw. She nailed it right where we wanted it. Her confidence seems to be reaching us and as far as the farthest part of the venue. That look, that smile, that aura of glamour and sophistication - makes us all so speechless.

I had my eye on her from start to finish. Maxine is beaming with natural charm and sex appeal that you couldn't imagine she is the same lady that many are criticizing for being less fluent with the English language.

But of course we were also impress with the other candidates. Actually, most of them do deserve to be a part of this competition. The Miss Universe beauty pageant should frequently boast of being the top search for the most stunning female in the world...errr..we mean the universe, rather.

The preliminary competition of Miss Universe 2016 was held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Thursday night, January 26, 2017. That's just less than a week before the big day when the judges finally choose their new Miss Universe for 2016 - the one that will take over Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach.

Well, we wish Maxine all the luck in this Universe! We are highly anticipating the results on January 30 when the whole world will finally get to witness who will be the newest Miss Universe.

Partner Photographer Edmund Ong Chua

DOE Backs UN Energy Agenda in Bangkok Meet

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The Philippines expressed full support for the United Nation’s (UN) energy thrusts that run parallel with the country’s own agenda such as ensuring energy security, promoting a low carbon future, achieving total electrification and improving energy efficiency.

Representing Secretary Alfonso Cusi of the Department of Energy (DOE), Undersecretary Jesus Cristino Posadas led Philippine energy sector delegates in the recent meeting of the newly established Committee on Energy of the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

Posadas told the meeting held in at the United Nations Conference Center (UNCC) in Bangkok, Thailand that the Philippines also backs the restructuring of the commission including the establishment of an energy committee.

The DOE official led high-ranking delegates as Chairperson and topic discussions Moderator of the session on "Energy Transition and Achieving Sustainable Development Goals.”

He emphasized the need for regional energy cooperation and interconnectivity to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7: “Affordable and Clean Energy.”