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(File photo) MANILA - Deputy Minority Leader and Basilan Rep. Mujiv Hataman on Tuesday filed a resolution, seeking a review of the operations of the National Power Corporation Small Power Utility Group (NPC-SPUG) in view of power outages in covered areas. Hataman wanted a total review of the NPC-SPUG operations following its announcement of a reduction in electricity service in covered areas starting Feb. 1 due to fuel supply shortage and a delay in the subsidy payment of Universal Cost for Missionary Electrification (UCME). He said this is a lingering problem among island-provinces like Basilan, saying residents have long been trying to endure the unreliable power service of the National Power Corp. (Napocor). "Naniniwala ako na dapat na itong ireview para masolusyunan (I believe it should really be reviewed for solution)," Hataman said. "Hindi naman tama na tanggapin na lang namin ang aming kalagayan. Baka dapat tingnan na natin ang batas at pag-usapan ang mga solusyon