PRESIDENT Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led on Monday, April 8, 2024, the ceremonial energization of the Cebu-Negros-Panay sub-grids which is seen to address the power supply problems in the island region.
The chief executive also urged energy stakeholders and private generators to invest in the Negros and Panay energy infrastructure to meet the region’s long term-term power demands. “While the CNP is a major step forward, I implore all stakeholders in the Visayas to strategically identify suitable locations and host new baseload generation plants, as well as renewable energy and energy storage systems.