The Integrated Institute of Electrical Engineers (IIEE) Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao Chapter pact an agreement with the Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (Nuvelco) for the training of barangay electricians.

Engr. Jojo Mariano, President of the IIEE, Nueva Vizcaya and Ifugao Chapter, said that the joint project is a partnership between Nuvelco and IIEE to capacitate barangay electricians, help them in their economic growth and to encourage and educate best house-wiring practices in line with NUVELCO policies and NEA Engineering Bulletin.

Engr. Mariano is scheduled to discuss the Basics on Safety Electricity and Electricity 101 during the two-day seminar and training.

Lopito Lloyd T. Valdez, General Manager of Nuvelco, expressed his appreciation to the IIEE for partnership because it will address community development and will help in the program of the cooperative to reduce system loss, improve service improvement and reliability.

The Barangay Electrician Seminar and Training (BEST) was designed to accredit qualified barangay electricians as point person in electrical housewiring and other line related problems. 

It is expected that this will be attended by all barangay electricians.

# Fredel Salvador