SORECO DOS

May 21, 2018October 27, 2020

Sen. Chiz wants 100% energization of Sorsogon

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

May 21, 2018May 23, 2018

7,945 member-consumers troop to SORECO II’s 29th Annual Assembly via electronic registration

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

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018

SORECO II rolls-out rescue vehicle for member consumers

A rescue/emergency vehicle was recently-launched by SORECO II board and management, as part of the cooperative’s social responsiblity program, for the use of the member-consumer-owners and employees who will need it in cases of emergencies in order to save or preserve human lives.
Atty. Percival G. Alvarez, SORECO II General Manager (GM) made such proposal which was readily approved by the board of directors through Board Resolution No. 271 by converting one the coop’s service vehicles, the starex van into a rescue transport vehicle. In the said resolution, the board stated that an earlier Board Resolution No. 221 authorized the general manager to allocate fund for the establishment of SORECO II mobile clinic which will serve both the employees and its member-consumers and to come up with a medical program in relation thereto. Selected employees of SORECO II who have undergone extensive trainings on disaster risk reduction management conducted by the concerned government agencies in the locality will man the rescue vehicle.

Hyundai Starex, a 4-door van with S2 rescue logo, and hotline number stickers visible at the side and front.

The putting-up of the SORECO II rescue vehicle is also in consonance with the institutional governance parameters, particularly on good governance, customer service and satisfaction, under the 2018 enhanced EC overall performance assessment criteria set by the National Electrification Administration. # rjc

May 4, 2018May 4, 2018

Member-consumer organization widens involvement in coop affairs

The on-going formation of Member-Customer-Owners Organization within the SORECO II franchise area is the coop’s efforts and initiatives to organize and empower member-customer-owner into a strong community-based organization for wider involvement and participation in the affairs of the coop towards sustainable rural electrification program as per R.A. 10531.

Consequently, it is the National Electrification Administration’s (NEA) policy to implement a set of performance parameters for ECs that will serve as basis in the assessment of the EC Overall Annual Performance and this 38% institutional-governance parameter weighs 3 in the present Key Performance Standard (KPS).

For the SORECO II to instigate the absolute force from MCOs with a lesser paperwork and along with membership sanitation of records, starting March of 2018, regular information drives were scheduled by the Member Services Department spearheaded by MSDM Ramoncito J. Carranza, Ph.D. where they simply gather and meet the MCOs from each barangay to join the cause. Atty. Percival G. Alvarez correspondinly issued a memorandum to branch offices and special accounts officer to do the same. The positions of Chairman, Vice-chairman, Secretary, treasurer, Auditor and PIO will be occupied which shall form thereafter as MCOO for each barangay.

As of the latest MSD report, there are already five (5) MCOOs formed in Donsol district, eight (8) in Pilar, two (2) in Prieto Diaz, one (1) from Sorsogon East and another one (1) from Sorsogon West district. #mpd

The formation of MCOO during MSD Information Drives initiated by MSDM Ramoncito J. Carranza, PhD.

Small items are raffled during MSD Information Drives

Dir. Myrna M. Triñanes of Donsol district joined the MSD Info Team during IEC activity at Brgy. Ogod on March 8, 2018.

The formation of MCOO in Talisayan, Prieto Diaz was facilitated by BM Embile (7th from left) on March 15, 2018.

May 4, 2018

S2 Member-consumers elect their directors

SORECO II member-consumers consisting of 4784 voters ,representing 6% of the 78,992 total number of voters elected their directors in Donsol, Pilar, Castilla, Sorsogon West, Sorsogon East, Bacon, Gubat, Barcelona and Prieto Diaz districts last January 13, 2018 thru electronic voting with the assistance of MSEAC chairmen, vice-chairmen and secretaries who served as decom chairmen, decom vice chairmen and third members for each corresponding district.

Out of 16 aspirants, 13 were qualified to run in the regular district election. Lone candidates in certain districts who presently occupy seats are: Myrna M. Triñanes, Donsol; Demosthenes Reverente, Pilar; Thomas Diesta, Sorsogon West; Aurelio D. Destacamento, Bacon; Celestial N. Torella, Barcelona; Peter B. Jumamil, Jr.; Sorsogon East and Dominador Escoto, Gubat. Meanwhile, winning candidates are Eduardo Lleva in Castilla district and Maria D. Surbano in Prieto Diaz district. They immediately took oath 15th of January 2018.

Before the casting of votes, thirty routers and gadgets were deployed in the voting centers and precincts of the whole franchise area. SORECO II made history when it was the first coop in the entire bicol region to implement a fully electronic end to end voting system which SORECO II GM Atty. Percival G. Alvarez had initiated while it was implemented by MSDM Ramoncito J. Carranza and programmed by Mark Ando with the aid of the coop’s own IT personnel namely Antonio D. Sale, Jr., Dante L. Encinas and Lito B. Ladimo. #mpd