By Darryl John Esguerra
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered a full investigation into the Siquijor Island Power Cooperative (SIPCO) amid continuing power outages in the province, Malacañang said Tuesday.
The directive comes as Siquijor grapples with a persistent energy crisis, compounded by water shortages and loss of livelihood among residents.
According to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, Marcos has already summoned outgoing Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla and Acting Secretary Sharon Garin to address the situation.
The President has also instructed relevant agencies to move swiftly.
“Nagbigay na rin siya ng direktiba, ang ating Pangulo, para sa isang malalim na imbestigasyon sa power provider na Siquijor Island Power Cooperative (The President has issued a directive for a thorough investigation into the power provider Siquijor Island Power Cooperative),” Castro said in a Palace briefing.
“At inutos ng Pangulo ang agarang pagresolba sa matagal ng problema sa supply ng kuryente sa lalawigan (He has also ordered the immediate resolution of the long-standing power supply issues in the province).”
Short- and long-term measures are now being prepared, the Palace official added. (PNA)
