Siquijor power woes resolved — Palace

Malacañang on Sunday announced that the power shortage in the province of Siquijor has been resolved, with the National Electrification Administration (NEA) successfully restoring stable electricity in compliance with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive.

President Marcos personally visited Siquijor on 11 June after receiving reports that thousands of residents had been enduring rotating brownouts that affected both business operations and residents’ ability to get a good night’s sleep.

During the visit, the President ordered NEA Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda to resolve the crisis without delay, setting a deadline of 15 June for the full restoration of power.

By 14 June, NEA had met the deadline. In close coordination with the Province of Siquijor Electric Cooperative (PROSIELCO), the agency expedited repairs on power generation units operated by Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR).

NEA also facilitated the transport and installation of a generator set from the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO), while additional rental generators from SIPCOR were brought in to further boost supply.

The efforts delivered a dependable power capacity of 11 megawatts (MW) — more than sufficient to meet Siquijor’s peak demand of 9 MW, with 1.65 MW held in reserve.

The province had been under a state of emergency since 5 June due to the power crisis, which disrupted daily life and business operations. Even water access was compromised, as power outages forced water refilling stations to shut down.

NEA said it remains committed to monitoring the power situation in Siquijor to ensure residents, businesses and schools continue to enjoy a stable electricity supply in the days and weeks ahead.