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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 ....

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