Please read and sign our online petition against the privatization and sale of Agus-Pulangui.

“The privatization of the Agus and Pulangi power complexes by 2011 as provided by the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001, will complicate the peace talks between the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front,” Dr. Melchie Ambalong, president of the Lanao Power Consumers Federation (Lapocof) and MCW commissioner, said. ““Control of territory and natural resources are vital elements in the negotiation. Privatization will stand in the way of the political settlement.” … Read the full article on MindaNews.

PEACE thru PPCRV volunteers in Iligan

During the May 10, 2010 polls, MCW ACG Lanao del Norte participated in the monitoring of the country’s first automated elections.  ACG members together with youth volunteers worked together with the People’s Electoral Alliance for Credible Election (PEACE) through the Parish Pastoral Council for Responsible Voting (PPCRV) in guarding the votes and reporting of incidents.  PEACE was organized through the initiative of MCW Commissioner and ACG Lanao coordinator Dr. Melchie Ambalong.

Areas in Lanao del Sur where youths have volunteered for PEACE thru PPCRV are: Wato, Marantao, Binidayan, Bayang, Lumbatan, Saguiaran, Ramain, Bubong, Buadi Puso, Mulondo, Tugaya and Marawi City. Lanao del Norte: Pantar, Balo-I, Taguluan, Matunggaw, Munai, Tangkal, Kauswagan, Linamon and Kapatagan. Iligan City: Tubod, Mahayahay, Tibanga, Rogongon, Panoroganan, Kalilanga, Tipanoy, Dulag, Mandulog, Tibanga, Tipanoy, Fuentes, Pala-o and Quezon Avenue.