Northern Negros Consumers Alliance to Be Launched Saturday

A coalition of empowered consumers and church workers will be launching the Alliance of Consumers in Northern Negros (ACNN) on February 14, 2026 in Bacolod City.

The ACNN General Assembly is being assisted by the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS) and Power Watch Negros Advocates.

“This forum is in preparation for the electricity consumers in Northern Negros to face the challenges of the power industry particularly on the projected shortfall of electricity in the Visayas including Negros Island Region as announced by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) and the Department of Energy (DOE),” according to Wennie Sancho, ACCESS President.

One of the crucial topics to be discussed in the General Assembly, Sancho said, is the proposed partnership between Negros Power and Manapla-based NONECO “which aims to strengthen power infrastructure and services. This partnership promises infrastructure upgrades, reduction of outages and more reliable and affordable electricity for over 200,000 consumers from E. B. Magalona to San Carlos. This would bring in technical expertise, capital innovation and continuous consumers consultation to ensure that the interests of the consumers are protected.”

Guest speaker is Atty. Arnel Lapore who will be inducting the elected and appointed officials of ACNN.

ACCESS President Sancho said that ACNN is not just an alliance but a movement towards a brighter future for Northern Negros, “where every electricity consumer has a voice and a choice in our journey towards a more resilient and consumer centric power sector. Through education and awareness program the informed consumers of ACNN are the key to sustainable and equitable energy. A new consumer movement in Northern Negros is rising for consumer empowerment and protection.”*