Tag: Submarine Cable
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New Power Initiative Set to Boost Tourism on Biliran’s Higatangan Island
The Department of Tourism’s regional office in Eastern Visayas is excited about the upcoming completion of the PHP127-million Higatangan Submarine Cable Project, which promises to bring continuous electricity to the scenic Higatangan Island in Biliran province. This project, which will span four kilometers, is set to provide round-the-clock power to over 500 households across two…
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Siargao’s Submarine Cable Intact Despite Minor Fault, SIARELCO Confirms
The Siargao Electric Cooperative (SIARELCO) has reassured the public that the submarine cable connecting mainland Mindanao to Siargao Island is largely undamaged, despite a recent fault. The issue, identified as resulting from normal wear and tear, was specifically located in a section of the cable that had been rubbing against sharp corals due to sea…
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Submarine Cable Malfunction Triggers Extended Blackout on Siargao Island
In a significant development, the Siargao Electric Cooperative announced on Thursday that they have pinpointed the source of the ongoing power disruption on Siargao Island, which began on December 1. The issue stems from a fault in a 1.6-km segment of a submarine cable, which has been retrieved from the ocean floor for detailed examination.…
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Surigao del Norte Declares Calamity Amid Siargao’s Ongoing Power Outage
In response to a severe power crisis that has persisted for over a week, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has officially declared a state of calamity for Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands. The decision, made on December 10, 2024, comes as the islands grapple with the effects of a power outage that started…
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House Speaker Romualdez Aids Siargao with Generators and Solar Panels Amid Power Crisis
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has stepped in to support the residents of Siargao Island, dispatching 30 generator sets and 300 solar panels to alleviate the impact of ongoing power outages. The equipment, crucial for restoring electricity, arrived at Sayak Airport in Del Carmen, Surigao del Norte, on a C-130 aircraft operated by the Philippine Air…
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Siargao Island Enters Eighth Day of Power Outage, State of Calamity Urged
Siargao Island, a popular tourist destination, has been grappling with a power outage since December 1, leaving its residents in the dark and prompting urgent calls for a state of calamity to be declared. The provincial council, Sangguniang Panlalawigan, is set to convene a special session on Monday to address this pressing issue. The power…
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