The Department of Energy (DOE) and its partners in the power sector were prioritizing the resumption of electricity in areas of Southern Luzon and Eastern Mindanao rendered without power by a series of typhoons. In a press statement, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said his office’s priority is to ensure that the restoration of power in typhoon-affected areas was on schedule. “We have asked rehabilitation personnel to work double-time, especially in areas where power facilities were badly damaged,” he said. “We understand and are one with our kababayans in the remaining areas still without power,” Cusi said. “We will make sure that electricity services in all areas are restored.” RAM/rga

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer January 13, 2017 07:57 UTC