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NGCP Ownership And Poor Performance To Be Investigated
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In a recent development, Senator Raffy Tulfo has expressed his intention to investigate the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), bringing forth concerns about its performance and ownership. The Senator's proposal has gained the attention and support of fellow lawmakers, leading to a potential comprehensive study or hearings on the matter.
Senator Tulfo, raised the need to assess the performance of NGCP, a critical entity responsible for managing the country's power transmission network. The corporation's performance has been a topic of concern among various senators, prompting the need for a thorough examination.
Apart from performance, Senator Tulfo also emphasized the importance of scrutinizing the security aspect of NGCP and determining the true controllers of the corporation. With the nation's power grid being a vital infrastructure, understanding the ownership and control of NGCP becomes a matter of national interest.
Acknowledging the significance of the Senator's proposal, President Marcos Jr. has expressed his agreement and support for a comprehensive study or hearings to investigate the situation at NGCP. The President has also assured that if deemed necessary, the government would not hesitate to reclaim control over the corporation.
The NGCP plays a pivotal role in maintaining a stable and reliable power supply throughout the Philippines. As an independent entity, it is responsible for operating, maintaining, and expanding the power grid. However, recent concerns regarding its performance and ownership have sparked a renewed interest in ensuring the corporation's efficiency and integrity.
Senator Tulfo's initiative to investigate NGCP signifies the government's commitment to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the nation's energy infrastructure. The proposed study or hearings would aim to shed light on the corporation's operations, identify areas of improvement, and ensure the best interests of the Filipino people are upheld.
With the President's endorsement of the investigation, the stage is set for a thorough examination of NGCP's performance and ownership. The findings from this inquiry will be crucial in shaping future policies and actions related to the management of the Philippines' power transmission network.
Senator Tulfo, raised the need to assess the performance of NGCP, a critical entity responsible for managing the country's power transmission network. The corporation's performance has been a topic of concern among various senators, prompting the need for a thorough examination.
Apart from performance, Senator Tulfo also emphasized the importance of scrutinizing the security aspect of NGCP and determining the true controllers of the corporation. With the nation's power grid being a vital infrastructure, understanding the ownership and control of NGCP becomes a matter of national interest.
Acknowledging the significance of the Senator's proposal, President Marcos Jr. has expressed his agreement and support for a comprehensive study or hearings to investigate the situation at NGCP. The President has also assured that if deemed necessary, the government would not hesitate to reclaim control over the corporation.
The NGCP plays a pivotal role in maintaining a stable and reliable power supply throughout the Philippines. As an independent entity, it is responsible for operating, maintaining, and expanding the power grid. However, recent concerns regarding its performance and ownership have sparked a renewed interest in ensuring the corporation's efficiency and integrity.
Senator Tulfo's initiative to investigate NGCP signifies the government's commitment to transparency, accountability, and safeguarding the nation's energy infrastructure. The proposed study or hearings would aim to shed light on the corporation's operations, identify areas of improvement, and ensure the best interests of the Filipino people are upheld.
With the President's endorsement of the investigation, the stage is set for a thorough examination of NGCP's performance and ownership. The findings from this inquiry will be crucial in shaping future policies and actions related to the management of the Philippines' power transmission network.
May 16, 2023
