{"id":255767,"date":"2020-05-22T05:42:14","date_gmt":"2020-05-22T09:42:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=255767"},"modified":"2020-05-22T05:42:14","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T09:42:14","slug":"solon-calls-for-stable-summer-power-supply-amid-pandemic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2020\/05\/22\/solon-calls-for-stable-summer-power-supply-amid-pandemic\/","title":{"rendered":"Solon calls for stable summer power supply amid pandemic"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lagon cited reports regarding an ongoing struggle of control in the distribution of electricity in Iloilo City that could affect the delivery of services to consumers. (Pixabay photo)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 A party-list lawmaker on Friday urged the power industry to ensure a stable supply of electricity, especially during the dry months amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.<\/p>\n

In a press briefing, Ako Bisaya Rep. Sonny Lagon stressed the need to reduce the possibility of power outages during the imposition of community quarantine measures, which have compelled people to stay at home to prevent the spread of Covid-19.<\/p>\n

Lagon said power interruptions are expected during summer months due to increased demand for cooling, such as ventilation and air conditioning systems, refrigeration, among others.<\/p>\n

“Stable electricity is vital\u2026 especially now that we are experiencing this global pandemic\u2026\u00a0importante sana na walang<\/em>\u00a0brownout\u00a0kasi ang mga tao ngayon nasa loob na ng bahay eh, naka<\/em>\u00a0stay at home\u00a0tayo para makaiwas tayo sa<\/em>\u00a0pandemic (it is important to prevent brownouts because people are indoors, staying at home to avoid the pandemic),\u201d Lagon said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is crucial not only because we are in a pandemic that requires us to stay indoors, but because we are in the middle of summer where temperature is ridiculously high,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Lagon cited reports regarding an ongoing struggle of control in the distribution of electricity in Iloilo City that could affect the delivery of services to consumers.<\/p>\n

He has called for a congressional investigation through House Resolution 875 concerning the legal battle between Panay Electric Company (PECO) and More Power and Electric Corporation to ensure that the public will not suffer and power distribution will be unhampered.<\/p>\n

“There is a need for the House of Representatives to look into this to ensure that the supply of electricity in Iloilo City will not be affected and that the people of Iloilo City shall not suffer because of the legal battle between the two distribution utilities,” he said.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association (Philreca) Rep. Presley de Jesus assured that there is enough power supply during the quarantine period.<\/p>\n

De Jesus noted that the energy demand has been balanced due to an increase in consumption in the residential sectors, while there was a decrease in the industrial and commercial sectors.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs far as the energy is concerned,\u00a0wala akong nakikitang problema<\/em>\u00a0(I don\u2019t see any problem). We have enough power supply,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

To mitigate the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic, de Jesus said Philreca\u2019s foundation arm has pledged PHP12.1 million to all 121 electric cooperatives nationwide for a subsidy program designed for customers in rural areas.<\/p>\n

Philreca\u2019s Pantawid Liwanag program seeks to grant around PHP100,000 to each power co-op across the country.<\/p>\n

A total of 121 rural cooperatives has committed to cover the cost of electricity of their poor customers with at least 20 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of consumption.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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