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BY GLENDA SOLOGASTOA
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Saturday, June 3, 2017
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ILOILO – Iloilo Electric Cooperative (Ileco) 1, 2 and 3 must explain the frequent power interruptions in their service areas, according to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP).
Managers of the three electric cooperatives have been summoned to appear in next week’s SP session at the provincial capitol. They were Rhea Palacios of Ileco 1, Engr. Jose Redmond Eric Roquios of Ileco 2 and Consorcia Peñaranda of Ileco 3.
Gov. Arthur Defensor Sr. said he also wanted to have a meeting with the managers, presidents and members of the board of the three electric cooperatives.
“Gusto ko maintindihan gid ang problema sang tatlo ka cooperatives,” said Defensor.
Frequent brownouts are a “serious proble”, he stressed.
Ileco 1 serves 15 towns – Oton, Tigbauan, Guimbal, Miag-ao, San Joaquin, San Miguel, Alimodian, Igbaras, Tubungan, Leon, Santa Barbara, Pavia, Cabatuan, Maasin, and Leganes.
In its mission statement, Ileco 1 aimed to “work for total electrification and deliver quality, reliable and safe electric power that is viable, cost-effective and environment-friendly; provide honest and courteous service; create a rewarding working condition with unyielding quest for customer satisfaction; seek to attune with technological advancement; and project a corporate image and Be socially responsive to the community we serve.”
Ileco 2 covers 14 towns – Pototan, Mina, Dingle, Duenas, San Enrique, Bingawan, Calinog, Lambunao, Badiangan, Janiuay, New Lucena, Zarraga, Barotac Nuevo, and Dumangas, and the component city of Passi.
Ileco 2 envisions itself to be “a premier, modern and autonomous electric cooperative which ensures the welfare of its member-consumers and fulfills its expected role in rural development.”
On the other hand, Ileco 3 serves 13 towns – Anilao, Estancia, Balasan, Barotac Viejo, Banate, Carles, Batad, San Rafael, Lemery, Sara, San Dionisio, Ajuy, and Concepcion.
Its mission, according to its website, is to “provide efficient and reliable electric service at reasonable cost, continuously develop its systems and human resources capability, and maintain relevance to the changing energy industry requirements.”
Defensor said it would do well for Congress to revisit the law on electric cooperatives. Many things must be clarified, he said.
“Mabutang abi ang electric cooperative sang linya, maagi sa pribado nga duta, sa kawayanan. Utdon ang kawayanan, sin-o mabayad sang kawayanan? After one or two years mabuyok naman ang kawayan or kahoy, kay sin-o obligasyon mag-utod para indi matumbahan ang kuryente?” asked Defensor.
The governor also wondered about the compensation of electric cooperative officials. Does the government have control over it, he asked./PN
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