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

A Catholic bishop in South Cotabato has raised alarms about the transparency issues linked to a proposed partnership between the South Cotabato Electric Cooperative and a big-name consortium involving tycoon Enrique Razon and boxing legend Manny Pacquiao. Bishop Cerilo Casicas has publicly questioned the lack of clarity surrounding the deal, highlighting potential risks to community interests. This concern underscores broader worries about corporate influence and governance in local power sectors, especially in regions where community oversight can be limited.