00:00The Marcos government orders the shutdown of the Villar family's Siquijor Power Corporation or SIPCOR, the power provider in Siquijor Island.
00:09Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announces the Energy Regulatory Commission's closure order due to SIPCOR's multiple violations of operational and regulatory compliance requirements.
00:18Following the worsening power supply situation in Siquijor Province and the severe impact this has had on lives and livelihood across the island.
00:30President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected SIPCOR's facility on the island last June 11.
00:35Halos dalawang buwan po, inihintay namin na ayusin ng SIPCOR. SIPCOR, up to today, has failed to improve.
00:44Residents endured daily brownouts ranging from 5 to 15 hours, which affected schools, hospitals, and businesses.
00:51Garin says it was discovered that the main culprit was SIPCOR's limited generating capacity.
00:55The power shortage has hurt Siquijor's tourism, which drew 1.3 million visitors in 2024.
01:03Rappler's hot comment from the Villar camp will update our story once we get a response.
01:08Former Senator Manny Villar is among the Philippines' wealthiest people, according to Forbes publication.
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