Marcos wants to secure ample electricity supply beyond 2028

President Marcos wants to ensure that there will be stable power supply in the country until his term and even beyond.

- BY BETHEENA UNITE

In a Palace briefing on Tuesday, July 15, Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Sharon Garin said Marcos is concerned about the country's needs until 2028 and for the long-term requirements.

Garin stated this as she was reporting the recent development on the Malampaya gas field, which is expected to yield fuel and could be tapped to generate electricity even beyond Marcos' term.

"I think the President is not just concerned about your needs today or until 2028. I think he is concerned about the long-term needs of our country," Garin said.

If the drilling yields gas, the wells could supply electricity for 10 years.