Napocor lights up cultural festival in Tawi-Tawi

• Source: https://businessmirror.com.ph/napocor-lights-up-cultural-festival-in-tawi-tawi/
• Thursday, September 28, 2017

By Lenie Lectura

The National Power Corp. (Napocor) has commissioned two 105-kilowatt (kW) power-generating sets in the municipality of Languyan, Tawi-Tawi, in response to the local government unit’s appeal for immediate power for the hosting of the Kamahardikaan Festival.

“The request came a month before the weeklong celebration to give a more festive atmosphere to the annual festival of Tawi-Tawi,” said Yahcob Darayan of Napocor’s Western Mindanao Operations.

Darayan said a task force for the project was organized for faster facilitation of the transfer of spare calamity generating sets and transformer from Zamboanga City and from Napocor’s power facility in Siasi, Sulu.

“We then have to build temporary power house and personnel shelter for the equipment, while the construction for the actual power house and office in Languyan is still ongoing,” Darayan said.

The Tawi-Tawi Electric Cooperative Inc. also built a temporary structure to allow households to connect to its distribution line.

Napocor said the establishment of a power house and the supply, delivery and commissioning of two units of 200-kW generating sets for Languyan are ongoing. Once completed, it will initially give eight hours of power supply to its residents and will be adjusted accordingly to the demand.

Languyan is best known for its rich natural resources, both marine and forest. It thrives in mining, fishing and agriculture. Some of the best-known spots in the municipality are Sikullis Beach, Biddarili Water Falls and Tumunggol Beach.

Kamahardikaan, which means “to honor” in the dialect of Tawi-Tawi locals, is an event in the province that highlights its colorful culture through dances, songs and parades.