To provide livelihood projects for the SORECO II member-customer-owners (MCOs), the SORECO II board of directors and management decided to allocate pangkabuhayan grand prizes for the 29th Annual General Membership Assembly (AGMA) held on April 21, 2018 at the Sorsogon National High School covered court, Magsaysay Avenue, Sorsogon City.
Dir. Maria D. Surbano of Prieto Diaz district, Chairman of the Consumer Relations Committee, sponsored a resolution authorizing the SORECO II General Manager Atty. Percival G. Alvarez to allocate and release necessary fund intended for the grand prizes (BOD Reso. # 87 S.2018) which was unanimously approved by the board during its regular board meeting on March 17, 2018. #mpd
At the back is the Bajaj 3-wheeler vehicle which was won by the grand prize winner, Salvacion Pancho (center) of brgy. Pangpang, Sorsogon City. It runs on diesel fuel and is the newest and trending mode of transportation in the city of Sorsogon.(L-R) Dirs. Celestial Torella, Myrna Triñanes,GM Alvarez and Celia Lleva of brgy. Pangpang, West (the lucky MCO who won the Kawasaki Barako II 175 cc, 4-stroke SOHC engine) and Jose E. Dellosa.(L-R) Jose Dellosa, Jerome Jimenez, Arres Ferolino; GM Alvarez and Edward Amador of brgy Jardin, Bacon -3rd prize winner, received 1 unit Hanabishi washing machine & 1 unit TCL “32 inch Television.Jose Dellosa (L) gives the washing machine to the 4th prize winner (R).West BM Ricardo D. Bonita (L) hands over the TV unit to the 4th prize winner (R).
The grand prizes include one unit Bajaj tri-wheeler and one unit Kawasaki Barako 175cc tricycle. Other big consolation prizes were also raffled-off to the attending member-consumers.
The attending member-consumers in the SORECO II 29th Annual General Membership Assembly held on April 21, 2018 at the Sorsogon National High School Covered Court, Magsaysay Avenue, Sorsogon City, unanimously approved the putting-up of the internet systems, radio and television projects by amending the SORECO II Articles of Incorporation and including the same as part of the cooperative’s secondary purposes.
The amendments, being part of the new business tackled during the assembly, was presented by Ms. Rita V. Escandor, SORECO II Cable TV and Special Projects Manager. Dr. Virgilio S. Real, Chairman of the Multi Sectoral Electrifiication Advisory Council (MSEAC) for Sorsogon East District moved for its approval which was duly seconded.
The unanimous approval of the said projects will pave the way for the enhanced member sevices and effective conduits of membership information and education activities of SORECO II.
(from the bottom Board Directors Maria Surbano, Dominador Escoto, Aurelio Destacamento, Danilo Guarin (hidden), Peter Jumamil Jr., GM Percival Alvarez, Thomas Diesta, Demosthenes Reverente (hidden).(L-R) MSEAC members Engr. Rolan Dio, Pilar Lopez, Dr. Virgilio Real; ACOM members Engr. Rufo Durian III, Susan Haboc, Edgar Ardales listen intentlly to Sen. Escudero ‘s speech during the 29th AGMA.
In attendance were the 7,945 member-consumer-owners representing 10.42% of the total billed consumers, the MSEAC members, Audit Committee members, the nine (9) SORECO II Board of Directors headed by Board President Aurelio D. Destacamento, and the SORECO II Working Committees led by SORECO II GM Atty. Pervical G. Alvarez. Senator Joseph Francis G. Escudero was the honored guest and speaker of the said annual assembly. #rjc
Francis Joseph “Chiz” G. Escudero, a Philippine senator since 2007 to present and former Sorsogon congressman in the Pillars of the New Republic from 1999 to 2001 shared his vision on 100% energization of the whole Sorsogon province when he delivered his speech at the SORECO II’s 29th Annual Membership Assembly (AGMA).
The senator understood the struggles of SORECO II before obtaining an “A” categorization in 2017 taking into account the drawbacks brought by various fast changing facets in the electric industry and by ravaging typhoons. He appealed for MCOs to cooperate and support SORECO II in order for the coop to regain its strength thus become more efficient and improve delivery of services to its end users. Senator Chiz discussed his programs on sitio energization. “An sakuyang programa mapa energize an mga dakulang sitios anay, tapos an ibang mga sitios na saday, pasiring na kami sa pagpapahiwas kan mga barangay sites tanganing may options an mga nag iistar sa mga hararayo na sitio na magbalyo o magpabalay sa sentro kan barangay maski didto sinda nag uuma o naglalati, an importante may oportunidad sinda magkailaw,” the guest speaker said.
“Sa parte kan SORECO DOS pinapa-estudyaran ko na kun pano asin gurano an kaipuhan tanganing sa irarom ta na paagihon an gabos na wire kan SORECO,” he added. “Here’s why: We are ravaged whenever hit by typhoons resulting to 2-3 mos downtime until power is restored and the lavish expenses on the coop and government’s part,” he averred.
“An Sorsogon nasa Eastern seaboard kaya nag aagi pirmi an bagyo. Pag nasa irarom na an wires, pag agi san bagyo ma-switch off na lang kita, pag hali kan bagyo ma-switch on na lang kita lain na maapektuhan an serbisyo kan SORECO,” good senator explained. #mpd
Multi-Sectoral Electrification Advisory Council members (in front wearing pink polo shirts) listen intently to the speeches and reports presented during S2 29th AGMA.
The SORECO II Member Services Department wrapped up a successful conduct of 29th Annual General Membership Assembly where 7,945 (10.47%) of the total 75,868 MCOs in the SORECO II franchise area registered and participated on 21st of April 2018 at the Sorsogon National High School covered court.
Earlier in the preparation for the activity, S2 members registered thru electronic registration at the branch offices using CWDOs’ desktops and laptops with biometrics machines and webcams to permanently record their membership details.
After the meeting was called to order and proof of notice was presented, BOD Secretary Laurencia J. Ferolino declared
Adelfa Jasareno of Bagong Sirang, Macabog, West, 70-y.o. who attended the 29th AGMA on April 21 2018 had to be rescued by the SORECO II ERT at around 9:00 in the morning after her face and lips turned pale due to shortness of breathing caused by intense hot weather, according to Ricardo Bonita of ERT. To protect Adela from dehydration, the team gave her water. Convinced that the situation was under control, they then agreed to send the senior citizen home using the SORECO II rescue van. #mpd
the presence of quorum . Considering the minutes of the previous AGMA, Ms. Ferolino also raised the matters arising therefrom. In addition to Internal Audit Department Manager Iluminado H. Bello’s report on audited financial statement, other department managers disclosed the coop’s accomplishments and projects. BOD President Aurelio D. Destacamento who gave the welcome address also introduced the event’s guest speaker, Senator “Chiz” Escudero.
Meanwhile, the attending Multi-Sectoral Electrification Committee officers and members called on the MCOs to support the new businesses presented by the SII management. The General Assemby then, approved the Cash Operating Budget for 2018 and passed a GA Resolution amending the SORECO II Articles of Cooperarion by including thereto the installation, operation and maintenance of (i) internet systems; (ii) Radio and/or TV project. Before the much awaited raffle draw portion proceeded, MSEAC Cesar Esperida of Gubat motioned to adjourn the assembly which was unanimously seconded.
This major activity with 10.47% attendance out of the 5% NEA requirement created huge impact on the coop’s performance standards. SORECO II owed its triumph to the board, management, MSEAC and the employees’ working committees who worked hand-in-hand since day one. The 29th AGMA thru electronic registration was designed to open up wider MCO participation in coop affairs like this. SORECO II concluded two (2) “firsts” in its history this year- the BOD election thru electronic voting and electronic AGMA registration. #mpd
Pursuant to Section 34 of R.A. 10963 (TRAIN Law), Senior Citizens whose power bills are under their names are exempted from the payment of the Value Added Tax (VAT) on the Distribution, Supply and Metering (DSM) charges.
Please be informed that MAY 8,9,11 & 16, 2018 scheduled Power Service Interruption is CANCELLED; due to request letter of the Provincial Election Supervisor re: ensure continuous power supply on May 7, 2018 until May 17, 2018.
