Davao Oriental to generate own power, Gov. Malanyaon

DAVAO ORIENTAL is capable of generating its own power needs as it shifts development thrust from purely agriculture to industrialization.
This was bared by Gov. Corazon N. Malanyaon, who said that an in-depth study made recently shows that the province can generate the power supply that it would need in the future from its sources, especially those to be generated from bio-mass production. And other forms of renewable energy.
Another study is also looking into solar energy, the lady governor told Edge Davao.
She said that while the province is not so keen in borrowing money for big ticket projects like power generation, there are already several offers to fund power development under various schemes.
She said that 50 percent of electricity of the province at the moment is sourced by the Davao Oriental Electric Cooperative (Doreco) from the National Power Corporation, while the rest is taken from the power barges.
She said her people’s concern is more on how they can continue enjoying reasonable  rates of electricity as the province develops.
The governor said the Aquino administration should be allowed to look for ways to solve the Mindanao power crisis.

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