Marcos visits Siquijor to address 'power crisis'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Siquijor province on Wednesday to address the ongoing 'power crisis' and find a permanent solution.

Lawyer Dale Tudtud, provincial administrator of Siquijor, expressed gratitude for the President's visit, which aims to provide first-hand information about power interruptions affecting the island.

Governor Jake Villa briefed Marcos on the historical context of Siquijor’s power issues and the urgent need for increased power allocation.

Tudtud highlighted that prolonged power outages have severely impacted the local economy, disrupted government services, and particularly affected tourism, a major source of livelihood.

Currently, Prosielco distributes only 8 megawatts (MW) of maximum power, while an estimated 12 MW is needed on the island.

Marcos directed Energy officials to provide two big generator sets from Palawan as a temporary solution, with the aim of resolving the crisis within six months.

The President stressed that SIPCOR must live up to its commitments and address permanent damages in the power system.