Posted: May 20, 2025

PANELCO III and Therma Luzon Inc. filed a Joint Application on 24 February 2025 for ERC approval of their Power Supply Agreement (PSA), docketed as ERC Case No. 2025-063 RC. The Energy Regulatory Commission scheduled virtual hearings on 5 June and 13 June 2025 at 2:00 PM via Microsoft Teams. Member-Consumer-Owners may observe the proceedings at PANELCO III’s Principal Office in Brgy. Nancayasan, Urdaneta City.

Candidates must meet several key qualifications to ensure integrity, capability, and alignment with cooperative values. Applicants must be Filipino citizens, graduates of a four-year course, and between 21 and 70 years old at the time of election. Good moral character is required, backed by clearances such as Barangay, Police, NBI, and Fiscal, among others.

Only member-consumer-owners in good standing for at least three months, and residents in their district for two years, are eligible.
Attendance in at least two AGAMs in the last five years is also required. Applicants must not be involved in electric pilferage, be previously removed for just cause, hold or have held political or high government positions, or be related to incumbent EC officials within the fourth civil degree. Conflicts of interest—such as employment in competing businesses or being affiliated with other electric cooperatives—are disqualifying factors.

Documentary requirements include authenticated birth certificates, certifications from the EC, ISD, COMELEC, and other authorities. Submission of an Omnibus Affidavit and willingness to comply with the EC Election Code are also mandatory.

For full details, document checklists, and advisory updates, please refer to PANELCO III’s official platforms or contact your Area Office.

Posted: March 14, 2025
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‍PANELCO III invites all qualified Member-Customer-Owners (MCOs) who are entitled to vote to file their applications for candidacy as members of the Audit Committee and Election Committee. Each committee requires three (3) members and will be formed as part of the upcoming 35th Annual General Assembly Meeting on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN.

Applications will be accepted across the following five (5) official AGAM venues:
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-PANELCO III Multi-Purpose Hall, Principal Office – Nancayasan, Urdaneta City
-Ramon J. Guico Sr. Sports and Civic Center – Poblacion, Binalonan
-Robert B. Estrella Sr. Memorial Stadium – Poblacion, Rosales
-Natividad Covered Gym – Poblacion, Natividad
-Umingan Central Elementary School – Poblacion East, Umingan

‍Interested MCOs who wish to apply as candidates must personally secure the Certificate of Candidacy (COC) form and complete all other required documents. These documents are available at the Institutional Services Department (ISD) – Membership Development and Consumer Welfare Division (MDCWD) located at the PANELCO III Principal Office in Urdaneta City.

Once accomplished, the form must be submitted along with the documentary requirements in four (4) original copies to the same office.

The deadline for filing of the Certificate of Candidacy and complete requirements is on or before 5:00 PM of Tuesday, April 15, 2025.For assistance and more details, visit the ISD – MDCWD Office at PANELCO III Principal Office.