Thursday, August 25, 2005 (Philippines)

Iloilo Governor Niel D. Tupas Sr. talks to (from left) Iloilo Electric Cooperative (Ileco) III general manager Gil Altamira, National Transmission Company (Transco) regional head Rey Jaleco, National Power Corporation (Napocor) Dingle head Nelson Jomena and Rodolfo Hechanova (back to camera) to resolve the impasse over the construction of new mooring facilities for Power Barge 103 in Estancia and prevent its transfer to Barrio Obrero. Ileco III agreed to advance the expenses for the construction which will then be deducted from its power bill with Napocor. (Sun.Star Iloilo photo) ILOILO Governor Niel D. Tupas Sr. last Wednesday brokered an agreement between the Iloilo Electric Cooperative (Ileco) III and National Power Corporation (Napocor) to hasten the construction of new mooring facilities for Power Barge 103 in Estancia, Iloilo and prevent its transfer to Barrio Obrero, Iloilo City. After an hour-long meeting, Tupas said Ileco III has agreed to shoulder the estimated P5.2 million needed to build the new docking pier for the power barge which is presently experiencing technical problems due to the shallow waters at its mooring site in Estancia. [full story]