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DOE warns power firms over unfulfilled obligations
The Department of Energy (DOE) is warning power companies that failing to meet their obligations to the public could lead to sanctions, following the revocation of provisional operating authority for the Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor).
Marcos revokes SIPCOR permit; PROSIELCO to supply Siquijor power
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. announced the revocation of Siquijor Island Power Corporation's (SIPCOR) permit to operate due to a lack of improvement in its power supply services.
PBBM inaugurates 17.8 MW diesel power plants in Siquijor
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. led the ceremonial switch-on of three new diesel power plants in Siquijor province, totaling 17.8 megawatts, to ensure a stable energy supply.
ERC revokes SIPCOR's provisional authority to operate
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has revoked all provisional authorities to operate of Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR), the sole power generation firm in Siquijor.
Siquijor power restored to 24-hour supply
Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor) has fully restored the island's power supply, increasing the plant's total dependable capacity to 10,800 kilowatts.
NEA completes Siquijor power restoration ahead of deadline
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) completed power restoration in Siquijor Province on June 14, one day ahead of the deadline set by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.
ERC to issue show cause order vs SIPCOR over generator set issues
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will issue a show cause order against the Villar-owned Siquijor Island Power Cooperative (SIPCOR) due to its rental generator set not functioning correctly, which contributes to Siquijor's power crisis.
PBBM orders new power supplier for Siquijor
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Siquijor on Wednesday to address an ongoing power crisis that has severely impacted the local economy, tourism, and government services.
Siquijor faces power crisis, placed under state of calamity
Siquijor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor), the island's sole power supplier, is implementing corrective measures to address rotational power outages.
Siquijor declares state of calamity due to prolonged power crisis
Siquijor province has declared a state of calamity due to a prolonged power crisis impacting businesses, tourism, and essential services like water supply.