DOE tells power sector to ensure sufficient power for elections

The 2022 national and local elections will take place on May 9.

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MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) ordered all generation companies (gencos), the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), and distribution utilities (DUs) to ensure adequate power during the critical elections period.

Stable power is required to transmit polling data. 

The DOE posted on its website three separate advisories last week telling members of the energy sector to undertake several actions in the weeks leading up to elections. The advisories were signed by the Secretary Alfonso Cusi and issued on March 30. 

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