Power Outage in Boracay Island: Businesses Call for Long-term Solution

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The recent power outage in Boracay Island, which lasted from September 13 to Monday afternoon, has caused significant disruption to businesses, especially micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). The power outage has raised concerns about the stability of the island's power supply, affecting its reputation as a world-class tourist destination. The Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Industry (PCCI) is urging authorities to find a long-term solution to the power concerns.

Key Takeaways:

  • The power outage in Boracay Island lasted for several days, causing significant disruption to businesses, particularly MSMEs.
  • The Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Industry (PCCI) is calling for a long-term solution to the power concerns in Boracay Island.
  • PCCI Western Visayas governor and incoming national vice president, lawyer Jobert Penaflorida, stated that a stable power supply is essential for Boracay to be marketed as a world-class destination.
  • The Department of Tourism (DOT) warned that the power disruption threatens the reputation of Boracay as one of the premier tourist destinations.
  • The Aklan Electric Cooperative restored power to all feeders covering Caticlan and Boracay Substation at 12:53 p.m.
  • The power outage had a huge impact on micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Boracay Island.
  • Jobert Penaflorida emphasized that Boracay is a prime destination and a huge economic driver for Region 6.
  • The power outage has raised concerns about the stability of the island's power supply.

Statistics:

  • The power outage lasted for 7 days (September 13 to Monday afternoon).
  • The power outage affected micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Boracay Island.
  • 100% of the feeders covering Caticlan and Boracay Substation were restored at 12:53 p.m.
  • Boracay Island is a prime destination and a huge economic driver for Region 6.

Sources:

  • Philippine News Agency, 15 Sep 2025, "PCCI calls for long-term solution to power concerns in Boracay"
  • Department of Tourism (DOT), Statement, forwarded to the Philippine News Agency
  • Aklan Electric Cooperative, Announcement, regarding the restoration of power to Caticlan and Boracay Substation
  • Philippine Chamber of Commerce in Industry (PCCI), Statement, regarding the power outage in Boracay Island