The Department of Energy (DoE) denies issuing a warning on election cheating would be the result of “scheduled” power interruptions next year.
DoE Secretary Angelo Reyes said “I never said our (power) problem will lead to election cheating.”
In a memorandum submitted to the Office of the Press Secretary, Reyes clarified DoE’s warning on power interruptions was based on “simulation” from the agency’s Power Development Plan (PDP) 2008-2017.
Meanwhile, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Lorelei Fajardo said the Cabinet “never discussed any power shortage situation because providing electricity to all sectors is a priority of the Arroyo administration.”
Fajardo said, “the DoE warning should be taken as a wake up call to accelerate reforms in the energy sector.” She said it is meant to prod all sectors to accelerate the build up of capacities and distribution of energy nationwide. It is Reyes’ job to come up with measures to ensure that energy will be sufficient, especially on election day. (PIA)