ISLAND Garden City of Samal Mayor Al David Uy has given the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. only until the end of June 30, 2024 to 'online' the submarine cable, which would address the island's power situation..Uy said this during an event, which was aired on GMA's One Mindanao.'Nagahangyo ko sa NEA , sa Nordeco, nga unta karong June 30, mao kini ang deadline nako sa inyo, i-online ninyo ning submarine cable... 2024 ha ,' the mayor said.
The city is still in a state of calamity as it continues to experience intermittent power interruptions. The declaration remains until the first quarter of 2025. Senate inquirySenator Christopher 'Bong' Go, who visited the island on Maundy Thursday, March 25, said he will be filing a resolution in the Senate, along with fellow Dabawenyo lawmaker Senator Ronald 'Bato' Dela Rosa, to investigate Igacos' power crisis on Monday, April 1..