DOE assures stable power supply for May polls, warns against campaign materials on infrastructure

The Department of Energy (DOE) has assured the public of stable power supply during the May 12 midterm polls, emphasizing measures to remove campaign materials from power infrastructure.

Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella stated that the energy sector is fully prepared and conducting regular maintenance on transmission lines, polling stations, and backup systems in remote areas.

The DOE works closely with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) and security forces to ensure a smooth election process, holding coordination meetings since January.

Field personnel have inspected critical infrastructure, including pre-election checks of polling and canvassing centers, particularly in off-grid and remote areas.

DOE Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla warned that attaching campaign materials to power infrastructure breaches election rules and poses serious safety hazards, threatening stable operation.