Bishop voices concern over South Cotabato power co-op joint venture

COTABATO CITY — A Catholic bishop has expressed concern over the alleged lack of transparency surrounding the proposed joint venture between the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and a consortium led by tycoon Enrique Razon and boxing icon and former senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao. Bishop Cerilo Casicas, prelate of the Diocese of Marbel, criticized the SOCOTECO II board for the conditional approval of the joint venture with IGNITE Power, saying it was made “without adequate consultation with member-consumer-owners.” READ: Bishops declare ‘climate emergency’ in South Cotabato, Sarangani “While we recognize the importance of reform to strengthen service, governance, and […]...

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