Socoteco II members urged to vote on power firm joint venture deal

MANILA — Member-consumers-owners of South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. have been encouraged to take part in a plebiscite regarding a potential joint venture agreement with Ignite Power and Energy Holdings Inc., according to a statement from Saranggani Representative Steve Chiongbian Solon. The lawmaker stressed that cooperative members should be actively involved in significant decision-making processes that could affect the utility's operations and their interests. The plebiscite will allow member-consumers to vote on whether to proceed with the proposed joint venture, which would represent a major development for the cooperative serving the region. Solon's statement underscores the importance of member participation in cooperative governance, particularly when major strategic agreements are under consideration. The representative has also urged members to respect the outcome of the plebiscite once the vote is conducted.