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𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊𝐒: 𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐑𝐀 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐝

Hindi nagtatapos sa isang paliwanag ang usapin ng kuryente.

Ito ang Part 1 ng ating serye, simula sa pag-unawa sa EPIRA Law at kung ano ang ginagampanan sa sistema ng kuryente sa bansa. Sa mga susunod na bahagi, tatalakayin pa natin ang iba’t ibang isyu at kung paano ito direktang nakakaapekto sa atin, lalo na sa sitwasyon ng SOCOTECO II.

Simula pa lang ito.
Alamin. Unawain. Makialam.






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GENERAL SANTOS CITY — City Councilor Cesar Bañas has escalated his legislative campaign against the South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative Inc. (SOCOTECO II), alleging internal corruption and demanding immediate financial transparency.

​Speaking during the third episode of the "Bantay Kuryente" video podcast, Bañas stated that transparency is a legal and moral obligation to consumers, not a favor.

The local lawmaker criticized systemic management issues, the performance of the board of directors, and a lack of oversight from energy regulators.

​"May mga irregularities at sabwatang nangyayari sa loob ng SOCOTECO II," Bañas said.

("There are irregularities and collusion happening inside SOCOTECO II.")

​The remarks follow a series of efforts by Bañas within the 21st Sangguniang Panlungsod to probe the utility firm over operational deficiencies, rising power rates, and unannounced power outages.

The local council is currently reviewing legislative measures to hold the cooperative accountable.

​"Dapat tayong tumindig para mag demand ng accountability at tamang mga datos para hindi tayo malinlang," Bañas added.

("We must stand up to demand accountability and correct data so we are not deceived.")

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(Editor's Note: The full interview is available in the comments section below.)

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh!

Sa ating mga kapatid na Muslim, taos-puso po akong bumabati ng Eid’l Adha Mubarak. Nawa’y patuloy kayong gabayan at pagpalain ng kapayapaan, lakas ng pananampalataya, at kasaganaan.

Sa diwa ng sakripisyo at pagkakaisa, patuloy tayong magtulungan para sa isang mapayapa at maunlad na komunidad.

Wala munang magtatanong kung sino ang nasa Social Media Team namin. Mas mahalaga pa sa identity namin ang maayos na serbisyo ng SOCOTECO II.

Prayer reveal muna tayo para sa tuluy-tuloy na daloy ng kuryente!




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“𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙨 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣.”

During the homily on the 6th Sunday of Easter, Most Rev. Jose R. Rapadas III, D.D. reminded us of a truth that speaks deeply to the realities faced by many Filipinos today: “𝙋𝙞𝙡𝙙𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙖𝙗𝙪𝙨 𝙠𝙪𝙣𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙪𝙧𝙮𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙥𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙝𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙖 𝙨𝙖 𝙢𝙜𝙖 𝙥𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙖𝙙𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙠𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙖𝙨𝙮𝙤𝙣.” When essential services like electricity are placed primarily in the hands of private corporations, it is often the poor who bear the heaviest burden.

In this light, we take a firm and principled stand:

We support the rehabilitation of the Agus Pulangi Hydroelectric Complex under government leadership, ensuring that this critical resource continues to serve the public interest.

We firmly oppose any move toward privatization that would transfer control and the bulk of benefits to private entities at the expense of the Filipino people.

We affirm that public ownership must go hand in hand with genuine reform, transparency, and accountability. To reject privatization is not to defend inefficiency, waste, or corruption. On the contrary, it is a call to build a system of governance that truly works for the people—one that is responsive, responsible, and just.

In the same spirit, we call for this very principle to be upheld in the case of SOCOTECO II. Electricity is not merely a commodity—it is a basic necessity that powers homes, livelihoods, and communities. Its management must remain anchored in public welfare, not profit.

We therefore call for meaningful reforms within SOCOTECO II—reforms that ensure efficiency, integrity, and accountability—while firmly rejecting any path that leads to privatization. The solution is not to surrender public control, but to strengthen it for the benefit of all.






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Cesar L. Bañas Page

Maligayang Araw ng mga Ina 💐

Sa lahat ng nanay—maraming salamat sa walang sawang pagmamahal, sakripisyo, at tibay ng loob na ipinapakita ninyo araw-araw. Kayo ang ilaw at puso ng bawat tahanan. Mahal na mahal at lubos kayong pinahahalagahan.





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🚨 PUBLIC AWARENESS NOTICE 🚨

This is to formally inform the public that Cesar L. Bañas Jr. does NOT authorize, endorse, or participate in any form of investment, solicitation , or financial scheme.

It has come to our attention that certain individuals are going around communities, misrepresenting themselves, and unlawfully using his name to invite people into investment schemes and financial transactions.

Let it be made clear that such act is UNAUTHORIZED, FRAUDULENT, and a MISREPRESENTATION of identity. These acts may constitute violations under applicable laws, including but not limited to:
Estafa (Swindling)
Fraud and Illegal Solicitation
Identity Misrepresentation

Cesar L. Bañas Jr. has NO involvement whatsoever in these activities. We strongly urge the public to exercise vigilance:

Do NOT entertain any individual making such claims
Do NOT provide money, personal information, or financial details
Immediately report any incident to the proper authorities

Appropriate legal action will be pursued against those responsible for these unlawful acts. Let us work together to protect the community from deception and exploitation.

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