Proclamation No. 1743, s. 2009

MALACANANG Manila BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE PHILIPPINES PROCLAMATION NO. 1743 DECLARING AUGUST OF EVERY YEAR AS "NATIONAL ELECTRIFICATION AWARENESS MONTH" WHEREAS, total electrification is a national policy and is one of the government's lO-point Agenda; WHEREAS, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) together with the 119 Electric Cooperatives (ECs) nationwide, pursues the mandate of total electrification; WHEREAS, NEA and the ECsplay major roles in setting up a conducive environment for socio-economic development in the countryside; WHEREAS, there is a need to reate public awareness through intensified information campaign showcasing el¢ctrification programs and projects: (i) 8 million consumer-connections reachedlwithin the ECsfranchise areas; (ii) 100% town/cities electrified; and (iii) 98% barangays energized, leaving 2% for energization this year; WHEREAS, these programs arl,dprojects provide the necessary stimulus packagesfor livelihood and business qpportunities to flourish, thereby improving the quality of life of the Filipinos in thejrural areas; NOW, THEREFORE, I, GlORjIA MACAPAGAL-ARROYO, by virtue of the powers vested in me by law, do hreby declare August of every year as the "National Electrification Awareness Mqnth", to coincide with the anniversary of the National Electrification Administratjon, and do hereby enjoin all government corporations, government agencies, private electric distribution utilities, including the electric cooperatives to participat~ actively in the observance of this event and to give full publicity and recognition to the vital significance of the electrification program in nation building. Local government units are likewise encourage to participate in the celebration and activities. I\III\II\ IIIlrnI1~~1111\111 PGMA Hologram # 41624 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the Republic of the Philippines to be affixed hereto. DONE in the City of Manila, this ICo~ day of m(ftrCh . ,. in the year of Our Lord, Two Thousand and Nine. By the President: '-t- EDUARDO R. ERMITA Executive Secretary 11"111"1[111111111111111111 PGMA Halogram # 47625 I .. 4762~"'--~/