Beneco claims not liable for brownout 06-01-22

	NORDIS WEEKLY January 22, 2006
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Beneco claims not liable for brownout
BAGUIO CITY (Jan. 18) — Officer-in-charge Steban Macay from the consumer assistance of the Benguet Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (Beneco) said the Baguio-wide brownout last January 6 and 17 was not their fault that affected the city, La Trinidad, Sablan, and Tuba, Benguet. Macay said that the National Power Commission-Transmission Corporation (NPC-Transco) gave them the scheduled power interruptions with their power sub-stations. NPC-Transco was fixing damages on some electricity structures and annual maintenance. He noted that on January 6, NPC-Transco facilitated replacement of some rotten wood electricity poles. The electric current was then temporarily disconnected from 7 am to 6 pm. The January 17 brownout (7 am to 7 pm) was because of the annual maintenance. It included correction of loose wirings, cleaning and testing transformers and other equipment, and checking power distribution structures. According to Macay, upon receipt of the schedules, their office informed the public through local newspapers and radio stations immediately. However, BENECO still received complaints. “Pinaliwanagan na lang naming sila na ‘wag naman kami ang sisihin,” (We just explained that we are not to be blamed for this matter) Macay expressed. Meanwhile, establishments in the city, especially along Session Road, claimed that “no electricity equals no gains.” “Wala talagang kita lalo pa at wala kaming generator,” (It’s hard for us since we don’t have a generator) says Alma Montera, cashier of Ultracom Internet shop. Quezon Castillo, Jet Bookstore employee said that even having a generator is a problem. “Matakaw naman sa gasolina (yung generator), maingay pa,” (The generator consumes a lot of gasoline and it’s very noisy) he said. Ukay-ukay vendors at the Skyworld Commercial Center also have the same problem. “Sino ang bibili, ang dilim- dilim dito sa amin?” (Who would be interested in our goods when it’s so dark in here?) a vendor commented. Macay said that they would notify the public earlier in case of another power interruption. He concluded that people should see the brownouts beneficial as these are for electricity improvements and safety checks. # Katherine del Rosario and Ma. Elena Dionisio/UP Interns for NORDIS Post your comments, reactions to this article
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	NORDIS WEEKLY January 22, 2006
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Beneco claims not liable for brownout
BAGUIO CITY (Jan. 18) — Officer-in-charge Steban Macay from the consumer assistance of the Benguet Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (Beneco) said the Baguio-wide brownout last January 6 and 17 was not their fault that affected the city, La Trinidad, Sablan, and Tuba, Benguet. Macay said that the National Power Commission-Transmission Corporation (NPC-Transco) gave them the scheduled power interruptions with their power sub-stations. NPC-Transco was fixing damages on some electricity structures and annual maintenance. He noted that on January 6, NPC-Transco facilitated replacement of some rotten wood electricity poles. The electric current was then temporarily disconnected from 7 am to 6 pm. The January 17 brownout (7 am to 7 pm) was because of the annual maintenance. It included correction of loose wirings, cleaning and testing transformers and other equipment, and checking power distribution structures. According to Macay, upon receipt of the schedules, their office informed the public through local newspapers and radio stations immediately. However, BENECO still received complaints. “Pinaliwanagan na lang naming sila na ‘wag naman kami ang sisihin,” (We just explained that we are not to be blamed for this matter) Macay expressed. Meanwhile, establishments in the city, especially along Session Road, claimed that “no electricity equals no gains.” “Wala talagang kita lalo pa at wala kaming generator,” (It’s hard for us since we don’t have a generator) says Alma Montera, cashier of Ultracom Internet shop. Quezon Castillo, Jet Bookstore employee said that even having a generator is a problem. “Matakaw naman sa gasolina (yung generator), maingay pa,” (The generator consumes a lot of gasoline and it’s very noisy) he said. Ukay-ukay vendors at the Skyworld Commercial Center also have the same problem. “Sino ang bibili, ang dilim- dilim dito sa amin?” (Who would be interested in our goods when it’s so dark in here?) a vendor commented. Macay said that they would notify the public earlier in case of another power interruption. He concluded that people should see the brownouts beneficial as these are for electricity improvements and safety checks. # Katherine del Rosario and Ma. Elena Dionisio/UP Interns for NORDIS Post your comments, reactions to this article
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