Government guarantees electricity supply, regardless of election day
Central Visayas is gearing up for the 2025 elections, focusing on keeping things smooth and secure, and guaranteeing a steady flow of electricity. As of April 29, 2025, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Central Visayas is optimistic about being "90% ready" for the polls on May 12, 2025[1].
Security-wise, COMELEC 7 is focusing on employing secure transportation for election materials, steering clear of vehicles from local government units to prevent conflicts of interest, given that incumbent officials are vying for reelection[1]. Meanwhile, the Department of Energy (DOE) is ensuring the regional power reserves are adequate, with no maintenance work scheduled on election day[1].
However, there are concerns in certain parts of Central Visayas, such as Mandaue City and several towns in Cebu and Bohol, due to increased political tensions[3]. These areas might be classified under a yellow category, but confirmation is pending from COMELEC.
As for the peak summer season, the DOE hasn't specified the exact measures to manage the increased power demand. Nevertheless, the department's commitment to holding off on maintenance work on election day suggests their intent to maintain stable energy supplies under the typical summer conditions[1].
In essence, the preparations for the upcoming 2025 national and local elections in Central Visayas revolve around both logistical readiness and energy security.
- The Philippines' Central Visayas region is eagerly preparing for the 2025 elections, aiming to ensure a seamless and secure voting process, as well as a consistent electricity supply.
- The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) Central Visayas is forecasting a 90% readiness for the May 12, 2025 elections, with a focus on secure transportation for election materials and avoiding potential conflicts of interest.
- The Department of Energy (DOE) is diligently working to ensure adequate regional power reserves for the elections, with no maintenance work planned on election day.
- Despite optimism, increased political tensions have arisen in certain areas like Mandaue City and several towns in Cebu and Bohol, with potential classification under a yellow alert category, still to be confirmed by COMELEC.
- As the peak summer season approaches, the DOE has yet to specify the measures for managing the increased power demand, but their commitment to avoiding maintenance work on election day shows their intent to maintain stable energy supplies under typical summer conditions.
- The preparations for the 2025 elections in Central Visayas center around logistical readiness, energy security, and navigating potential issues related to war-and-conflicts, policy-and-legislation, politics, and general news.
