In commitment to excellence and community service, the Negros Oriental Electric Cooperative I (NORECO I) conducted comprehensive Barangay Power Association (BAPA) Operations Trainings in two batches on February 20, 2025 and March 20, 2025, held at the MCO Gymnasium, NORECO I HQ, the sessions aimed to enhance the operational capabilities of BAPA Operation Officers while fostering collaboration between BAPA member-consumer owners (MCOs) and NORECO I employees and officers.

HR thru its Safety Officer shared the importance of Safety and Health at Work to all participants, a total of 196 BAPA Operation Officers, representing various BAPAs from the 11 districts within NORECO I’s coverage area, participated in the training.

The Institutional Services Department, under the leadership of Manager Jonah M. Maxino, organized the event through its Member Consumer Services Division. Their efforts were greatly supported by NORECO I management, headed by General Manager Engr. Elvin A. Dennoyo, along with other dedicated speakers who shared their expertise and contributed to the training’s success.

The program emphasized understanding and familiarization with electrical systems and safety practices, empowering BAPA Operation Officers to address member-consumer concerns promptly and accurately. With their newly acquired skills, the trained officers are now authorized to disconnect and reconnect services, install and remove KWH meters, and safely maintain service drop wires to ensure safe and efficient operations.

This training marks a significant milestone for NORECO I and BAPA, as it not only improves electrical safety and service delivery but also builds a stronger foundation for collaboration and mutual support. The empowered BAPA Operation Officers now serve as Coop’s extra hands in promptly responding to MCOs’ concerns, further enhancing the cooperative’s ability to create a safer and more reliable environment for electrical connections across its coverage area, particularly far-flung sitios.