This is a re-published editorial from MINDANAO DAILY MIRROR from April 6, 2013 with friendly permission of Publisher Ms. Marietta Siongco:
REASSURING
It's very reassuring to hear that Davao Light and Power Corp. is more than ready for power shortages particularly in Davao City. While other cities and provinces in Mindanao are suffering from 8 to 16 hours power blackouts due to depletion of hydropower sources in Mindanao, Davao City and parts of Davao del Norte will likely continue to enjoy blackout-free days and nights.
We cannot imagine how horrible and terrible it is to live even one day of 16 hours at the most sans electricity. Just think of the devastating consequences to the economy an the sizzling summer heat so unbearable it zaps one's energy and leaves one wilting.
How will Davao Light do it? According to the DLPC spokesman Ross Luga at a presscon, the company has set up contingency plans to cushion the impact of power shortages. Also the DLPC will try its best not to resort to rotating brownouts.
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Well and good for the ever efficient Davao Light and its highly competent people. Let's hope, however, al measures will not translate into sky-high cost of electricity or if ever only at minimal cost. With the spiralling prices of everything, another added enormous burden to the public would be unconscionable if not downright cruel.
