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DOE monitoring other areas after Siquijor power woes
The Department of Energy (DOE) warned power companies to fulfill their obligations or face replacement, citing the situation in Siquijor.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that businesses in public utilities must abide by their commitments, emphasizing the government's stance against erring utilities.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) revoked the permit of Villar-led Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor) due to multiple regulatory and operational violations.
Sipcor's failures led to 568 power interruptions in Siquijor, with daily blackouts occurring from July 20 to August 4 because of limited generation capacity.
The province of Siquijor was declared under a state of calamity in June due to the persistent power outages.
TotalPower Inc. has taken over Sipcor's role to ensure power supply to the island.
The DOE is now monitoring other areas, including Camotes Islands in Cebu, Masbate, Catanduanes, and Camiguin, for similar issues.
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