02/06/2026
๐๐ข๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฌ '๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ฌ๐๐-๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ' ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐-๐๐ ๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ
The Diocese of Marbel has voiced strong opposition to the conditional approval granted by the board of South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative for a proposed Joint Venture Agreement with Ignite Power, citing concerns over transparency, consultation, and accountability.
In a statement, Bishop Cerilo Casicas said many member-consumer-owners have expressed concerns over the lack of information and consultation on developments that could significantly affect the future of the electric cooperative.
โThis decision was made without consultation, without transparency, and without regard for the common good. It benefits only a privileged few while disregarding the voices of the community,โ Casicas said.
โWe denounce any closed-door meetings, manipulation by people with vested interest, undue influence by powerful persons, and non-transparent processes that bypass proper consultation and participation of the Member-Consumer-Owners of SOCOTECO II,โ the statement added.
According to Casicas, these concerns reflect the legitimate desire of member-consumer-owners to protect their interests and take part in decisions that directly impact their welfare.
"We demand that all decisions be protected from secrecy, misinformation, undue pressure, and personal interest, and that the cooperative remain accountable to its member-consumers," he also said.
