News Update ROMBLON SETS POWER CUTS ODIONGAN

Romblon, Philippines - The critical supply of crude oil has prompted the Tablas Island Electric Cooperative Inc. (TIELCO) to announce a new schedule of electrical power interruptions. The decision on the new power interruptions, which took effect Wednesday, was made after the National Power Corp. (NAPOCOR) informed concerned Romblon government authorities, particularly in Tablas, the largest island in Romblon, that it might not be able to deliver additional crude oil to TIELCO because of the shortage of crude supply. TIELCO General Manager, Engr. Orville Ferranco said eight towns in the island will receive power supply from 4 a.m. to 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Ferdinand F. Castro)