Extended blackout sparks consumer outrage in Bukidnon

VALENCIA CITY, Bukidnon — Thousands of electric consumers expressed frustration and disappointment after prolonged power interruptions lasted nearly 27 hours beginning at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, affecting households, businesses, and economic activities in several areas of Bukidnon. Many consumers aired complaints on social media and criticized First Bukidnon Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FIBECO) after the electric cooperative failed to meet its announced 12-hour scheduled outage from 4:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. READ: More outages possible amid insufficient power supply Power restoration was further delayed despite another advisory stating electricity would return by 5:00 p.m. FIBECO later explained that unforeseen technical problems […]... Keep on reading: Extended blackout sparks consumer outrage in Bukidnon

Original source: Philippine Daily Inquirer