Electric coops should stay away from partisan political activities – Gatchalian 3 SHARES Share it! Share TweetBy Mario CasayuranWith 49 days left before the May 13, 2019 mid-term elections, electric cooperatives (ECs) should remain apolitical at all times, and avoid participating in any partisan political activity, pro-administration Senator Sherwin T. Gatchalian said Monday. “It is alarming to learn that there are some electric cooperatives that have been contributing to the campaign kitties of party-list groups. By funding political groups, they have prejudiced consumers because the money could have been used for the improvement of their facilities or other electrification initiatives,” he added. Gatchalian said that as chairman of the Senate energy committee, he was inclined to look into the allegations and hold erring electric cooperatives accountable.

Source: Manila Bulletin March 25, 2019 04:41 UTC