'Killing tourism': Zubiri calls on DOE, NEA to address Siargao's power woes

Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) on Friday, Dec. 6, to urgently address the persistent power outages plaguing Siargao Island since early December.

Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy and the National Electrification Administration on Friday, December 6, to urgently address the persistent power outages plaguing Siargao Island since early December.“I have been receiving so many calls from people in Siargao who have complained that the whole island has had no electricity for five days now,” said Zubiri, who chairs the Senate Committee on Economic Affairs.

“This is starting off as a bleak Christmas season for the people of Siargao, especially in what should be the peak season for tourism in the country," he added. “We know that the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines is already working with the local distributor to address the damaged cable behind this ongoing power failure, but I also want to urge the DOE and the NEA to find a long-term solution for the power problems in Siargao,” he stated.

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

manilabulletin /  🏆 25. in PH

Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

[HOMESTRETCH] Dragon heart: The story of the Siargao dragon boat teamA year after it was formed, the Siargao Dragons paddle to championship glory again through sheer determination and team spirit
Read more »

PCG: 3 Chinese research vessels spotted within PH EEZ, near SiargaoLatest Philippine news from GMA News and 24 Oras. News, weather updates and livestreaming on Philippine politics, regions, showbiz, lifestyle, science and tech.
Read more »

From ‘authority’ to ‘department,’ Zubiri backs reorganization of NEDASenator Juan Miguel Zubiri is proposing the reorganization of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy,
Read more »

DOE: Ample power supply in MindanaoThe Department of Energy-Mindanao Field Office has confirmed that Mindanao's power supply remains adequate, despite potential challenges. The region's power generation capacity and the successful implementation of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project contribute to its energy security.
Read more »

Zubiri proposes simplified weather terms; Revilla asks agencies to prepare for ‘Pepito’Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri supports simplifying weather terms used by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Read more »

Senator Zubiri Launches Book Chronicling Passage of Bangsamoro Organic LawSenator Juan Miguel Zubiri celebrated the launch of a coffee table book chronicling the legislative journey of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL), a significant milestone for peace in the Mindanao region.
Read more »