Siquijor Island faces power crisis amid maintenance, seeks stability this week

The Siquijor Island Power Corp. (SIPCOR) is implementing corrective measures to address power supply issues on the island, aiming for gradual restoration within the week.

Corrective maintenance on a key service unit has restored 7,550 kilowatts (7.55 megawatts) of operating capacity.

Another SIPCOR unit is scheduled for system fixes, expected to be completed within this week, while an additional generator set has been rented to mitigate the current power shortage.

President Marcos has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to address the power shortage and ordered an investigation into SIPCOR.

The island has been experiencing a power supply deficit due to increasing demand and rotational power outages, leading to its declaration under a state of calamity.

These blackouts have disrupted water supply services and business operations on the popular tourist destination.