Bizmen push for entry of coal-fired power plant in Iloilo
The business sector is pushing for the entry of coal-fired power plants to address the imminent power problem in the city and province of Iloilo.
Iloilo Business Club (IBC) president Antonio Jon said, presently two companies expressed their interest to operate coal-fired power plants in Iloilo.
These companies are DM Consuji (DMCI) and the Metrobank Global which also owns Panay Power Corporation (PPC).
Jon said the business community appreciate their intentions to invest here as both the city and province of Iloilo need additional power to meet the growing needs of its consumers.
Years back, DM Consunji Inc. intended to set up a coal fired power plant in northern Iloilo. They, however, withdrew their plan due to strong opposition from various sectors.
Jon added that they have already talked to Archbishop Angel Lagdameo on the intentions of the two groups to set up a coal fired power plant in Iloilo.
He said, the archbishop expressed no objection to proposal as long as all issues raised regarding the coal fired power plant will be addressed properly. Public consultations and proper procedures should be undertaken before any interested group gets the chance to operate a coal-fired power plant, said Jon.
Jon said the city needs to address its power needs on a long term basis highlighting that the power produced by diesel plants are very expensive and are limited.