ATTY. Jordan Pizarras, who is running for representative of Bohol’s First District, is calling for the construction of power plants in the province to secure a reliable and independent power supply.
“For many years, politicians in Bohol have been in office, yet we still don’t have our own power plant. We rely on other provinces, and when their power supply fails, we are left in the dark,” Pizarras said in a recent Facebook post.
He pointed out that Bohol’s dependence on outside power sources leads to frequent brownouts and an unstable electricity supply. This affects businesses, households, and especially the tourism industry.
“Bohol is a tourist destination, but why is it so dark at night? We need to take control of our own energy supply,” he added.
Bohol’s demand for electricity has grown, especially as tourism recovers.
In May 2024, the province’s power consumption reached 130 megawatts, compared to the usual 90 megawatts. This increase highlights the urgent need for a stable and sufficient power supply.
To improve energy reliability, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is building the Cebu-Bohol 230 kV Interconnection Project, which was set to be completed by December 2024.
This will connect Bohol directly to Cebu’s power supply, in addition to the existing Leyte-Bohol submarine cable.
However, Pizarras believes this is not enough. “We cannot just depend on interconnection projects. Bohol needs its own power plants,” he said.
Pizarras plans to invite investors and energy companies to build power plants in the First District. “This is not rocket science. We need to act now to secure Bohol’s energy future.” (PR)
