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DOE Ensures Adequate Power Supply for 2025 Midterm Elections
The Philippine Department of Energy outlines preparations for uninterrupted electricity supply during the upcoming elections.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed its readiness to provide a continuous and reliable power supply across the Philippines for the upcoming local and national elections scheduled for May 12, 2025. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella stated that the Energy Task Force Election (ETFE) has established contingency plans and is actively coordinating with power producers, transmission operators, and fuel suppliers to ensure a safe and efficient electoral process.
Measures taken include inspections and maintenance of DOE facilities, pre-election checks at voting and canvassing centers, and ensuring the operational readiness of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Fuentebella emphasized that the plans are well-prepared and that the ETFE is in constant communication with security agencies to facilitate a smooth and secure election process.
Collaboration involves various government agencies and private sector partners, such as the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, National Power Corporation, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Independent Energy Market Operator of the Philippines, National Electrification Administration, National Transmission Corporation, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation, generation companies, distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), and downstream oil industry participants.
The DOE expresses confidence in its capacity to meet the expected surge in electricity demand before, during, and after the elections.
Measures taken include inspections and maintenance of DOE facilities, pre-election checks at voting and canvassing centers, and ensuring the operational readiness of the Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) system of the Commission on Elections (Comelec).
Fuentebella emphasized that the plans are well-prepared and that the ETFE is in constant communication with security agencies to facilitate a smooth and secure election process.
Collaboration involves various government agencies and private sector partners, such as the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association, National Power Corporation, National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Independent Energy Market Operator of the Philippines, National Electrification Administration, National Transmission Corporation, Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation, generation companies, distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), and downstream oil industry participants.
The DOE expresses confidence in its capacity to meet the expected surge in electricity demand before, during, and after the elections.
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