The Philippines' popular tourist spots are facing a severe power crisis, disrupting businesses, tourism, and daily life. Stakeholders are calling for urgent action to address the unreliable electricity infrastructure.
The country's key tourist destinations are grappling with an escalating power crisis , prompting calls for urgent action from stakeholders. Prolonged power outages have disrupted businesses, tourism, and daily life in areas like Siargao, Boracay and Tacloban, underscoring the vulnerability of the country's electricity infrastructure.Energy consumer advocacy group ILAW urged stakeholders to prioritize consumers who bear the brunt of these outages.
Beng Garcia, ILAW's national convenor, emphasized the pressing need to address the power instability that has caused significant economic losses and disrupted livelihoods. A sailboat carries tourists on a sunset sail off the beach of Boracay, one of the world's most famous beach resorts, south of Manila. TMT file photo\'We call on all power stakeholders in the region to prioritize consumers first because they are the most affected by this,' Garcia stated.Francine Pradez, ILAW's youth convenor, echoed the sentiment, stressing the necessity of sustainable solutions.'Bringing this issue to all concerned government agencies is our primary goal. Power outages have been happening in various locations in our country. We need lasting solutions for perennial problems,' she said.In a recent focus group discussion organized by ILAW in General Luna, Siargao, 13 business owners shared how the outages hurt their businesses. One owner lamented losing up to P100,000 daily, while others were forced to temporarily close shops. Establishments without generators faced shutdowns, and even those with backup power struggled with the soaring cost of fuel.At the start of December 2024, Siargao suffered a 14-day blackout caused by submarine cable damage, which underscored the island's fragile power supply. Emergency measures, including the deployment of modular and large-scale generators, provided temporary relief. However, local officials have voiced concerns over the long-term stability of electricity on the islan
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