Manila Bulletin
Bayan Muna to Cusi: 'Stop politicking, concentrate on power shortage'
Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Isagani Zarate urged Energy Chief Alfonso Cusi to prioritize resolving the power shortage in Luzon over political activities within the PDP-Laban party.
Zarate highlighted the occurrence of yellow and red alerts, noting a worsening power deficiency with a 458MW supply deficiency compared to 200MW the previous day.
He expressed concern that this situation could lead to more frequent and severe brownouts, especially as businesses have not yet fully reopened.
Zarate criticized Cusi for engaging in party disputes that could extend President Rodrigo Duterte's term, instead of addressing the power supply issues.
He suggested that the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) needs a drastic review, amendment, or repeal to allow the government to manage energy plans.
House Deputy Minority leader and Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Isagani Zarate and Bayan Muna chairman Neri Colmenares made the appeal to Cusi.
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