BAGUIO CITY Leaders of the two groups in a virtual tug-of-war in Benguet Electric Cooperative have decided to patch up and set aside their differences, ending a long leadership dispute that has already affected the cooperative’s operations.
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Controversy has been hound
CONSULTATIVE MEETING. Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) and Cooperative Development Authority (CDA) officials led by Beneco general manager Atty. Marie Rafael (2nd from left) and CDA chairperson Joseph Encabo (8th from left) pose for posterity after Beneco-CDA consultative meeting on June 15, 2022. Also in the photo (L-R) are Director Ricky Moresto, Director James Aclupen, NEA PS Atty. Gauttier Dupaya, Atty. Maita Cascolan-Andres, CDA Asec. Abad Santos, CDA Asec. Myrla Paradillo, Director Rocky Aliping, Atty. Jovy Marquez, CDA Asec. Vidal Villanueva, Director Luke Gomeyac, Paola Carino. (Contributed photo) MANILA - The public has been advised to transact only with legitimate and authorized officials of the Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco). The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Cooperative Development Authority (CDA), in a joint statement released Wednesday, issued a warning about the standing suspension order against Beneco acting general manager Melchor Li
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