Marcos vows to resolve Siquijor power and water issues by year-end

President Ferdinand Marcos vowed to address ongoing power and water issues in Siquijor during his fourth State of the Nation Address.

Widespread outages forced the provincial government to declare a state of calamity last month, impacting tourism, businesses, hospitals, and other services.

Marcos directed several agencies, including the Department of Energy and the National Electrification Administration, to ensure normal power supply in Siquijor by year-end.

An investigation revealed incompetence and inefficiencies among private utilities serving Siquijor, such as expired permits and neglected generators.

The President criticized the companies' slow response and lack of proper systems for purchasing fuel and equipment, warning that he would stay on top of the issue to ensure full electricity restoration before the year ends.

Marcos ordered the Local Water Utilities Administration to hold accountable water districts that fail to provide adequate services, affecting over six million consumers.