Energy chief to resign if power not restored by Christmas

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ON THE LINE. Energy chief Jericho Petilla says he will resign if power isn't restored in Visayas by Christmas eve. Photo by Malacañang Photo Bureau

Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla promised to resign if he fails to restore power in typhoon-ravaged areas by Christmas Eve. On Monday, Petilla admitted December 24 is a –quote– “very tight target” but said he’s betting his position on it so typhoon survivors won’t have a “dark Christmas.” But he clarified the December 24 target doesn’t cover remote barangays, which will take more time. Petilla earlier said full restoration of power would take about 2 to 6 months. The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said 566 transmission towers and poles and 7 substations are damaged. An NGCP spokesperson earlier said fixing the transmission backbone and main lines of the grid in Visayas will take up to 6 weeks.

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