Marcos orders gensets for Siquijor, calls for permanent fix

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the deployment of at least two emergency generator sets from Palawan to Siquijor on Wednesday to address the province's power crisis, which has left parts of the island with electricity for as little as two hours a day.

During his inspection of the Siquijor Island Power Corporation's (SIPCOR) power plant, Marcos emphasized that while the gensets will provide a temporary solution, a permanent fix is needed within six months to stabilize electricity across the island.

Marcos criticized SIPCOR for failing to meet its obligations and stressed the need for the company to address shortcomings in the power supply situation.

The President highlighted the impact of the power outages on Siquijor's economic development as it becomes a growing tourist destination, warning that continued disruptions could derail its momentum.

He directed a full investigation into SIPCOR and stated that the government is open to considering other power suppliers as part of finding long-term solutions to address deficiencies in the province’s power supply.