Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi ordered the auditing of 17 cooperatives, five of which are in Mindanao, just over two years ago for consistently failing to deliver improved services to their customers. Cusi promised that the audit would be fair to the cooperatives, but he also warned that those in grave situations would face penalties. The Basilan Electric … [Read more...] about Nordeco and its indefensible situation
Opinion
What ails Nordeco?
Fifty years, could have been a magnificent golden celebration for every member and user of the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative or Nordeco, the then Davao del Norte Electric Cooperative. If consumer complaints are to be considered, seven out of ten consumers complain about the inadequate service that the electric cooperative owes them, while some argue that power outages … [Read more...] about What ails Nordeco?
Defunding the administration’s legacy project
The fund's original intention was to wage war on the Left before the 2022 elections. The anti-communist project was proposed by National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon J., a retired Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief. The national budget of the NTF-ELCAC for 2021 is P19 billion. According to Lieutenant General Antonio Parlade, Jr., the task force … [Read more...] about Defunding the administration’s legacy project
When caroling is no longer essential for Christmas
“Merry Christ mas to you, Merry Christmas to you…Ayooo!” Those were the voices right at our doorstep, making us happy as during the yuletide season reminds the Christian world of Christ birth. Growing up with toddles and adults singing Christmas song at your doorstep always remind us that Christmas is kids and those once a kid. But the global health crisis has again … [Read more...] about When caroling is no longer essential for Christmas
Dealing with stress and stigma during pandemic
Pandemics can be stressful. It is causing a lot of fear and anxiety about what could possibly happen, and it can be overwhelming emotionally in adults and children. Health actions in public such as social distancing, wearing of face masks and face shield always make people feel isolated and increases the anxiety of being exposed to the ‘unseen’ virus, anywhere, anytime. … [Read more...] about Dealing with stress and stigma during pandemic
