President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has taken direct action to address the ongoing power crisis in Siquijor, visiting the province on Tuesday alongside National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda and ordering immediate relief measures, including the deployment of generator sets and a legal review of the province’s power supply agreements.

Residents of Siquijor have been experiencing daily brownouts lasting over five hours, disrupting critical public services such as hospital operations, education, and local business activity. The power shortage has been traced to a generation deficit, with the island’s power plants producing only 4.95 megawatts (MW) against a peak demand of up to 9 MW. The shortfall was caused by the breakdown and delayed repair of four generation units operated by the Siquijor Island Power Corporation (SIPCOR). Although one unit has since resumed operations, reducing brownouts to an estimated one to two hours per day, the overall supply remains inadequate.

To provide immediate relief, the NEA has dispatched a 2-MW generator set to the province, with additional rental units from SIPCOR expected to arrive soon. These are anticipated to ease power outages significantly within 24 hours of activation.

In parallel, President Marcos ordered the NEA to conduct a full legal review and audit of the power supply agreement between SIPCOR and the Siquijor Electric Cooperative, Inc. (PROSIELCO). The objective is to determine whether contractual violations or operational lapses contributed to the crisis.

“The administration affirms that the parties responsible for this crisis will not escape accountability,” the Palace said in a statement. “Excuses will not be tolerated and those found to have neglected their duties will face the consequences.”

Beyond short-term solutions, the President and NEA Administrator Almeda also met with local officials to lay the groundwork for a sustainable, long-term energy plan for the island.

According to Malacañang, the government aims not only to restore electricity but also to rebuild public trust through decisive and transparent governance, reflecting the administration’s broader commitment to serve all Filipinos, regardless of location.

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