• GILBERT P. BAYORAN
Negros Occidental Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson has expressed support to the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between the Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) and the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco).
In an interview on Friday (Oct. 17), the governor said he already witnessed how the Negros Power works in Bacolod City, citing the much improved delivery of power services to its consumers.
Negros Power has the capital expenditures (capex) to introduce projects that will improve the delivery of power, he added.
“That was always been the problem of (electric) cooperatives, they need to get the approval for capex and in most cases it is not approved or has no action. But with a JVA with Negros Power, you will see the immediate action,” the governor said. “So I am in favor because of its performance, as what I see here in the Central Negros Electric Cooperative area.”
Noneco currently serves more than 200,000 consumers across the municipalities and cities from E.B. Magalona to San Carlos City.
Cadiz City Mayor Salvador Escalante Jr. has expressed optimism about the proposed partnership, saying that any initiative that will bring better service to the public should be welcomed.
The Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services has also expressed support to the proposed JVA between Noneco and Negros Power. | GB
