SunStar + May 13, 2021 PLEASE allow me to react to the incisive article by Mr. Pachico Seares on the issue revolving around Veco's high electricity rates. This is also a commentary on all the players -- business sector, politicians, and other stakeholders -- who are complaining, wanting to investigate, and eventually hoping to bring the rates of Veco down. First off, we are one with these groups in seeking Veco to reduce its power rates. We believe there is always a way to bring cost down, either via reduced generation cost (which comprise around 60 percent of Veco's bill), reducing system losses (this includes running after pilferers, yes we are paying for their stolen electricity), as well as cost cutting and efficiencies in Veco operations.