ISLAND Garden City of Samal Mayor Al David Uy has given the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative an ultimatum — connect the submarine power cable by June 30, 2024 or face consequences.Uy noted that despite the initial stop-gap solutions the city government implemented in 2023, Igacos has continued to experience island-wide brownouts.“It is a struggle. Businesses and residents are experiencing added costs with damaged equipment and the need to purchase a power generator.
’ What is causing the delay? All this for P1-billion? What are they even doing with the money with all these delays?” Uy reportedly asked.Based on news reports, Nordeco made assurances that the submarine cable will begin operations in 2022 and 2023. However, the cables have yet to be operationalized.“The poor power service is damaging the economy of Igacos.