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The Sangguniang Panlalawigan (SP) of Surigao del Norte approved a resolution on Tuesday, declaring a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande Islands following a prolonged power outage that began on Dec. 1 due to a fault in the submarine cable supplying electricity from mainland Mindanao.
Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers welcomed the move, saying it would fast-track the release of emergency funds and enable critical support to affected towns and villages.
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“The declaration will empower local authorities to implement necessary measures to address the economic and social challenges brought about by the prolonged power outage,” Barbers said.
