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Power utility firm Visayan Electric Company is investigating complaints that some of its linemen or contractors are allegedly resorting to extortion in exchange for prioritization of re-energization of customers’ homes or establishments. In a statement to the media, the company sounded off that
SunStar Photo by Macky Lim March 14, 2021 AN OFFICIAL from the Bureau of Fire Protection-Davao Region (BFP-Davao) ordered the strict monitoring of electrical connections within barangays, especially in the slums, after noticing illegal connections in these areas. BFP-Davao Chief Inspector Alex Pamaybay on Friday, March 12, 2021, said based on the recent fire incidents, these are a result of electrical problems. Pamaybay said he led in responding to the fire incident in Barangay Duterte in Agdao District on Tuesday, March 9, which affected 1,500 individuals from 300 families. A 68...