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COTABATO CITY - The Aboitiz-owned power firm here has urged consumers in the city and its environs to avoid "self-repair" or repairing home electrical issues themselves to prevent fire from taking place. "This is to prevent household fires and raise public awareness as part of the distribution utility's customer care program," said Valentin S. Saludes III, president and chief operating officer of Cotabato Light and Power Company (Cotabato Light), in a statement Tuesday. Saludes urged residents to allow only licensed and competent electricians to repair old and dilapidated electrical wires and cords in their households. He said overloading electrical circuits can also start fires so consumers are advised to avoid plugging multiple appliances via extension cords. "Do not overload electrical circuits by putting up additional lights or equipment" Saludes advised power consumers. When not in use, electrical appliances should be unplugged which may result in
National Bureau of Investigation Three persons, including two linemen, have been arrested in Talisay City, Cebu for allegedly taking advantage of the power brownouts caused by typhoon “Odette” and reportedly extorting money from residents who wanted their electricity service restored, the Nation
CEBU CITY – Three men who allegedly posed as workers of Visayan Electric Company (Veco) and offered to reconnect power supply in exchange for cash were arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation-Central Visayas (NBI-7). Maximo Mariot Jr., Bryan Sacman and Doroteo Auxterio Jr. were a