Power outages seen in Catanduanes amid fuel shortage

LEGAZPI CITY — The Sunwest Water and Electric Co. (SUWECO), the main power supplier in Catanduanes, may shut down its diesel generator sets due to fuel supply constraints, raising the risk of a province-wide power outage. SUWECO spokesperson Lorenza Rojas, in a local radio interview on Monday, said soaring diesel prices have made operations unsustainable, with the company spending about P30 million to keep the plant running. The firm has sought government assistance to collect over P475 million in subsidies from the National Power Corporation that had been pending since December 2025. “If payment is made, we can purchase diesel […]... Keep on reading: Power outages seen in Catanduanes amid fuel shortage

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