MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur, October 25 (PIA) --- Government communicators from the two Lanao provinces had the chance to tour the facilities of the Abaga-Baloi Substation and the Mindanao Regional Control Center (MRCC) of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
The tour was conducted by NGCP last week to foster better understanding on power transmission operations.
At the Abaga-Baloi Substation, the government information officers were greeted with briefings on security protocol to ensure a smooth flow of the tour. They were also informed on the importance of the high voltage power lines emanating from the Baloi substation.
Although they weren’t allowed to enter the control area of the MRCC due to its sensitivity, the information officers had the chance to view how NGCP monitor the supply and demand of electricity in the entire Mindanao.
Eugene H. Bicar, head for Mindanao System Operations, also briefed them about the creation of the state-of-the-art MRCC and its importance in ensuring the stability and reliability of Mindanao power grid.
“It’s amazing how they work here 24/7! I am thankful for this rare and worth-while exposure,” said Rufaida Polao, municipal information officer of Ganassi.
After the facility tour, a forum was held at an establishment in Cagayan de Oro City to equip them with knowledge about NGCP operations and on issues that affect the Mindanao power grid.
Topics discussed include the priority projects of NGCP in Mindanao, transmission line safety and anti-pilferage, Right-of-Way (ROW) issues, and concerns on the security of power facilities due to bombing incidents.
Municipal Information Officers from Lanao del Sur expressed support to NGCP’s campaign to deliver continuous and reliable power to consumers.
Hussain Diamla. municipal information of Taraka, said he will convey his learning to the town’s officials so that they can create a resolution prohibiting the planting of trees under or near the transmission lines. (APB/JNY/PIA-10)
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