Marcos urges quick fixes, long-term plan for Siquijor power crisis

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for immediate interventions to address the power crisis in Siquijor.

Marcos stated that fixing the problem should be prioritized over assigning blame and highlighted that two generator sets from Palawan are now operational and fuel has been provided to meet shortages.

The president directed government agencies such as the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification Administration to develop a long-term energy plan for Siquijor, with NEA restoring stable electricity in Siquijor on June 14 after several days of rotating brownouts.

During his visit on June 11, Marcos stressed the importance of implementing a permanent power system in the province within six months and gave authorities six months to permanently resolve the power supply issue, including a review of SIPCOR's operations.

The Energy Regulatory Commission ordered PROSIELCO, SIPCOR, and the National Power Corp. to attend a public inquiry on July 3 to address persistent power interruptions and ensure reliable service.