President visits Kepco today

CEBU, Philippines - President Benigno Aquino III will be in Cebu today, but for only two hours, to inaugurate the 2X100-megawatt facility of KEPCO-SPC Power Corporation’s Cebu Power Plant in Barangay Colon, Naga City.

Fayette Riñen of the Philippine Information Agency-VII said that Aquino is expected to arrive at the Mactan Ebuen Air Base at around 9:30 in the morning and will immediately proceed to the Kepco plant via helicopter.

The President will only stay about an hour at the power plant.

Department of Energy Secretary Rene Almendras is the only cabinet member who will be joining with the President.

The event will also be attended by the local officials of Cebu Province and Naga City.

KEPCO-SPC said that the inauguration ceremony will mark the completion of its modern facility that will help address the need of the Visayas area for affordable and reliable supply of electricity.

The multi-billion peso investment, a joint venture of KEPCO Philippines and SPC Power Corporation, will help power Cebu’s progressive and fast growing economy.

The construction of the power plant in Barangay Colon began in February 2008. The commercial operation of the first 100-MW unit started on February 28, 2011 while the second 100-MW commenced on May 31, 2011. — (FREEMAN)