By Lenie
Lectura - September
28, 2017
The National Power
Corp. (Napocor) has commissioned two 105-kilowatt (kW) power-generating sets in
the municipality of Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, in response to the local government
unit’s appeal for immediate power for the hosting of the Kamahardikaan
Festival.
“The request came a
month before the weeklong celebration to give a more festive atmosphere to the
annual festival of Tawi-Tawi,” said Yahcob Darayan of Napocor’s Western
Mindanao Operations.
Darayan said a task
force for the project was organized for faster facilitation of the transfer of
spare calamity generating sets and transformer from Zamboanga City and from
Napocor’s power facility in Siasi, Sulu.
“We then have to build
temporary power house and personnel shelter for the equipment, while the
construction for the actual power house and office in Languyan is still
ongoing,” Darayan said.
The Tawi-Tawi Electric
Cooperative Inc. also built a temporary structure to allow households to
connect to its distribution line.
Napocor said the
establishment of a power house and the supply, delivery and commissioning of
two units of 200-kW generating sets for Languyan are ongoing. Once completed,
it will initially give eight hours of power supply to its residents and will be
adjusted accordingly to the demand.
Languyan is best known
for its rich natural resources, both marine and forest. It thrives in mining,
fishing and agriculture. Some of the best-known spots in the municipality are
Sikullis Beach, Biddarili Water Falls and Tumunggol Beach.
Kamahardikaan, which
means “to honor” in the dialect of Tawi-Tawi locals, is an event in the
province that highlights its colorful culture through dances, songs and
parades.
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