Central Negros Homeowners Demand Power Upgrade Urge Senate to Approve Power Deal
Let’s face it, Bacolod peeps are tired of living in the dark ages (well, not literally, but you get the picture). Imagine this: you’re trying to whip up some delicious batchoy for dinner, and BAM! The power cuts out. No worries, you think, flicking on the flashlight. But then you remember – this isn’t a one-time thing. This is the life in Bacolod thanks to Central Negros Electric Cooperative (CENECO).
Now, the good folks of Bacolod aren’t asking for much. They just want what everyone else has: reliable electricity. And that’s why the homeowners in Bacolod City are throwing their full support behind the privatization of electric power distribution.
Enough is Enough!
Community association leaders from Bacolod have officially declared their frustration with CENECO’s service. Jesben Duday, Chairperson of Parents of Purok Riverside Incorporated, says it best: “For years, we’ve been paying our bills on time, but CENECO just can’t seem to get it together. Blackouts, brownouts, power outages – you name it, we’ve dealt with it. It’s affecting our daily lives in a major way!”
Julie Alob, Chairperson of the Banago Yuhom Takers Association, chimes in, “Not only are we dealing with constant power interruptions, but we’re also stuck paying for CENECO’s ‘system loss’ – whatever that means! It feels like we’re getting ripped off left and right.”
Powering Up Our Lives (Literally)
Think about it. Electricity isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. Nona Dela Cruz, Chairperson of the Tinagong Paraiso Empowered Women’s Organization, explains, “Without electricity, we can’t cook, watch the news, or even have running water! It’s a safety hazard too, especially at night.”
Mahimulaton Home Owners Association Chairperson Jun Mart Tan echoes the sentiment, “We deserve better than this! We pay for a service, and CENECO just isn’t delivering. Their customer service is practically non-existent!”
A Brighter Future (Hopefully!)
The homeowners believe that a private company, like Negros Electric and Power Corporation (NEPC), is the answer to their electricity woes. “NEPC has the resources and expertise to finally fix CENECO’s crumbling infrastructure,” they say in a joint statement to the Senate.
Last year, the homeowners overwhelmingly approved a joint venture between CENECO and NEPC. Here’s the plan: Primelectric Holdings Incorporated (NEPC’s parent company) will buy CENECO’s electric distribution assets, with a mix of cash and shares. Now, all they need is that Congressional franchise to get things rolling!
Fingers crossed, Bacolod residents. This could be the key to finally flipping the switch on unreliable electricity and stepping into a brighter future (pun intended!).
More article about Negros Power and CENECO here:
Negros Power Extends Employment Opportunities to Ceneco Employees
Senator Grace Poe: CENECO Employees Won’t Get Automatic Jobs with Negros Power
Empowering Negros: NEPC Granted Franchise Approval in Congress
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