via GRAPHIC PLUS | BALANGA CITY, BATAAN — Jobin-SQM Inc. (JSI), a subsidiary of Nickel Asia Corporation’s clean energy arm, Emerging Power Inc. (EPI), recently turned over ₱4.44 million to the Peninsula Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PENELCO) to fund the expansion of critical power infrastructure in Bataan.

The infrastructure project focuses on the extension of distribution lines in identified sectors of Limay, Bataan, with a primary emphasis on Sitio Duale and Sitio Daang Bangka. By establishing these physical connections, JSI and PENELCO aim to bridge the energy gap for local residents and improve the overall stability of the power grid in rural communities.

In his message, EPI Head of Operations and Maintenance Noel F. Raza emphasized that the turnover is a core part of the company’s responsibility to its host province and underscores JSI’s responsibility to ensure that host communities directly benefit from their operations. He also highlighted PENELCO’s vital role in delivering these benefits on the ground, especially in areas where access to electricity remains a challenge.

EPI Head of Trading and Sales Raymond Joseph A. Marqueses further described the line extensions as a catalyst for local progress and an essential component for improving the quality of life in the region. He also reaffirmed JSI’s commitment to supporting inclusive and sustainable development through meaningful partnerships such as this.

PENELCO leadership, represented by President Dianna Jeanne Cajucon and General Manager Ellaine De Guzman, expressed deep appreciation for JSI’s commitment to rural electrification. They assured the public that the funds would be utilized with integrity to ensure that the new power lines deliver lasting service to the people of Bataan.

Sourced from the Department of Energy’s ER 1-94 Electrification Fund, the initiative specifically provides the necessary primary and secondary distribution lines to bring reliable electricity to households in previously underserved areas.

This partnership between JSI and PENELCO underscores a shared mission to advance sustainable development. By prioritizing the physical expansion of the energy network, both organizations continue to work toward a future where every community in Bataan has access to dependable and sustainable power.