YES to ZAMSURECO II Transparency Convenors Meet Bishop Corsiga Amid Rising Consumer Concerns
Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay — The convenors of the newly organized YES to ZAMSURECO II Transparency paid a courtesy visit to Most Rev. Bishop Glenn Corsiga of the Diocese of Ipil as they continue their campaign for greater transparency, accountability and consumer participation in the operations of the Zamboanga del Sur II Electric Cooperative (ZAMSURECO II).
During the meeting, the group briefed Bishop Corsiga on the concerns being raised by member-consumer-owners, particularly regarding electricity rates, billing practices, service delivery and the need for greater openness in the cooperative's decision-making and financial affairs.
The movement was formed by concerned citizens and member-consumer-owners who want consumers to have a stronger voice in matters that directly affect their household expenses and livelihoods.
The convenors also updated Bishop Corsiga on their recent and continuing efforts to bring the issue before local government institutions.
Among their immediate steps is their engagement with the Sangguniang Bayan of Ipil, where the group is seeking support and endorsement for its Position Paper and Manifesto outlining the concerns and demands of ZAMSURECO II member-consumer-owners.
The group's concerns include calls for greater transparency in rate-setting, clear explanations for increases in electricity charges, accurate and timely meter reading, transparent billing, improved services, and accountability in the management of the cooperative.
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The group also wants consumers to be given meaningful opportunities to participate in discussions involving decisions that affect electricity rates and other matters concerning the cooperative.
The movement is particularly concerned about the financial burden created by rising electricity costs. ZAMSURECO II's own published rate information shows that residential rates have been subject to changes in 2026, underscoring why consumers are demanding clearer explanations of the factors behind rate adjustments.
The group also intends to raise questions regarding system losses, operational efficiency, infrastructure and maintenance, power procurement and the overall financial condition of the cooperative.
Official Department of Energy planning documents have previously recorded system-loss figures for ZAMSURECO II and projected continuing growth in electricity demand within its franchise area.
For the consumer group, such information should be made understandable and accessible to member-consumer-owners, particularly when costs associated with the electric system ultimately affect the rates paid by consumers.
The movement maintains that questioning these matters does not necessarily mean opposing the cooperative itself. Rather, it seeks to ensure that rate increases and other major decisions are properly justified, transparent, subject to appropriate regulatory processes and responsive to the interests of the people being served.
Following their engagement with the Sangguniang Bayan, the convenors are preparing to bring the concerns to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Zamboanga Sibugay.
The group plans to seek the provincial body's attention to the concerns of member-consumer-owners and push for a broader dialogue involving the cooperative, government officials and consumers.
The group also wants to determine what concrete measures are being undertaken to ensure that consumers receive reliable service while keeping electricity costs manageable.
YES to ZAMSURECO II Transparency stressed that its objective is not to undermine the cooperative or its employees.
Instead, the group wants to create a venue where legitimate concerns can be discussed openly and where the cooperative's management can directly respond to questions from the people it serves.
The courtesy visit to Bishop Corsiga forms part of the group's continuing effort to build support and bring the concerns of electricity consumers before different sectors of the community.
For the convenors, the campaign is ultimately about one basic principle: consumers who bear the cost of electricity deserve clear information, meaningful representation and accountability from the institution responsible for providing their power.
