ILOILO CITY (PIA) -- “We have done what we can to ensure that the power supply will remain stable.”

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) made this strong statement to assure the reliability of the power supply in time
for the May 2022 National and Local Elections in a recent joint press conference with the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) 6, Police Regional Office 6, and the 3rd Infantry Division of the Philippine Army.

For his part, Lazaro Dela Cruz Jr., Chief of Visayas Operations and Maintenance, announced the heightened red alert period for NGCP
beginning May 6 to 11.

“On that period, our substation facilities, naka-double manning kami. We have two engineers on different duty shifts with a quick response on specific strategic locations,” de la Cruz said.

The NGCP also appealed to the public for efficient energy use to maximize the power transmission, especially this election.

Further, parents were advised to remind their children to refrain from flying kites or playing near the transmission line facilities for safety purposes. (JBG/LML/PIA Iloilo)