Isabela II Electric Cooperative (ISELCO II) joins nationwide ‘ONE’ campaign to boost grid resilience and energy conservation.
City of Ilagan, Isabela — In a unified front against the ongoing energy crisis, Isabela II Electric Cooperative (ISELCO II), in support of the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA), commits its local participation in the “Oras Natin sa Efficiency” (ONE) campaign.
Starting this Saturday, 25 April 2026, ISELCO II encourages all households, businesses, and local government units to observe a weekly “Power Hour” by switching off non-essential lights and unplugging unused appliances every Saturday from 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
The campaign, which mirrors the global Earth Hour initiative, seeks to institutionalize energy conservation as a lifestyle for Filipinos. By reducing the peak demand during Saturday evenings, the collective action of member-consumer-owners (MCOs) will significantly alleviate the strain on the national power grid: One Hour, One Energy, One Mission. “This is more than just a call to save on electricity bills,” says General Manager Engr. Erni G. Baggao.
“This is about the spirit of ‘Cooperation among Cooperatives.’ We are calling on our MCOs to be ‘Bayaning Inaasahan sa Disiplina sa Asal-Enerhiya’ (BIDA). One hour of conservation helps ensure that there is enough power for everyone, especially for essential services.”
ISELCO II will be monitoring the impact of the campaign on the local load and will be providing regular updates through its social media channels. The cooperative also encourages MCOs to share their “ONE Hour” stories online using the hashtags
