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ABRECO to correct systems lost

BANGUED, Abra (Jan. 22)—The Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) plans to lower its 14% average systems loss this year.

ABRECO General Manager Atty. Marco Bautista said every 1% systems loss is equivalent to P 1 million. He explained that the 14% loss incurred in 2004 is equivalent to P4, 203, 920.

Bautista added that the company will concentrate on the non-technical problem that contributes to the said losses. He mentioned that this will involve among others the clearing of power lines from obstruction and a more concentrated effort of meter readers.

According to Bautista meter readers would record not just the monthly consumption of consumers but also note malfunctioning and defective meters and report them to the engineering department.

“Sixty percent of our member-consumers have facilities installed more than 20 years ago. There is a need to upgrade or replace some of their facilities especially their kilowatt meters,” Bautista said. He added that the upgrading program will take place during the first half of the month.

Meanwhile, Bautista disclosed that the remaining two barangays not yet served by ABRECO is expected to be energized before the end of May this year. He explained that due to the far location of Barangays Pacgued and Binasaran of Malibcong a generator set and solar system units will instead be installed. #Prescillano N. Bermudez/ Philippine Information Agency/ Bangued, Abra

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Council lauds winning Baguio athletes

BAGUIO CITY (Jan. 21) — Members of the city council recently adopted three separate resolutions praising Baguio-based athletes who have garnered awards in various international sporting events.

The first resolution congratulates and commends wushu fighters Rexel Nganhayna and Edward Folayang for winning silver medals in the 70 kilogram and 56 kilogram weight divisions, respectively, and Rhea May Refari for a bronze medal in the 52 kilogram weight division of the 6th Asian Wushu Championship held in Yongon, Myanmar late last year.

The measure stated that their feat has helped maintain the Philippine Wushu Team’s reputation as an international powerhouse in the said sport.

The second resolution also congratulates and commends lady pugilists Jouveliet Chilem and Jennifer Peckeng including their coach Glicerio Catolico for garnering medals in the International Boxing championship held last November 24 to 30, 2004, in Taiwan.

Meanwhile, the third measure commends police senior inspector Erlinda Lavandia , of the Baguio City Police Office, for her impressive showing in the 13th Asean Masters Athletics Championship conducted in Bangkok, Thailand lat December 1 to 5, 2004.

All three resolutions were authored by councilor Leandro Yangot, Jr. while the one commending Lavandia was co-authored by councilor Edilberto Tenefrancia. The measures stress that the achievements of these athletes have not only brought honor and pride to themselves but also to the residents of Baguio as a whole. # GABY B. KEITH

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