NGCP sets power interruption in parts of Albay

LEGAZPI CITY, April 24 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has served notice of the scheduled power interruption due to the shutdown of some of its transmission facilities in areas covered by Albay Electric Cooperative (ALECO).

Nelson S. Bautista, NGCP South Luzon Corporation communication officer, said the company has set power interruption in some areas in Albay on April 25, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. to replace some electric poles, insulators and other line hardwares along Tiwi-Cale-Tabaco 69KV Line in Albay’s first congressional district.

NGCP has advised that specific cities and municipalities to be affected by the power interruption are determined by the concerned distribution utility or ALECO, unless the activity affects the entire franchise area.

ALECO allots the available power within its franchise area and implements the power interruption schedule among the end-users.

Bautista said that normal operations will immediately resume after work completion.

“NGCP’s customers and the general public are advised to take the necessary preparations and precautions for this scheduled interruption,” he added. (MAL-PIA5 Albay/NGCP)


Summer trade fair yields P1.6M in gross sales

By Edna A. Bagadiong

VIRAC, Catanduanes, April 24 (PIA)-- The 2012 Summer Barakalan sa Plaza Rizal generated the highest gross sales in the history of the event reaching a total of P1.6 million.

The annual event which started last 2010 was held at Virac Plaza Rizal from April 2 to 13 in time for the Holy Week vacationers and tourists, proved to be very profitable for the 52 participating companies.

Local manufacturers/ producers of food, handicraft, and other merchandise provided guests to the trade fair with a variety of products seldom found all in one place.

A local tour operator, Venz Bay Travel and Tours offered a “Visita Iglesia” guided tour package as one of the special features of the event. TESDA for its part took charge of technology demonstrations on hot and cold cooking while its accredited clients provided beauty care and wellness services.

The trade fair will become an annual event as pronounced by Mayor Cito Alberto during the opening program on April 2 – the Virac LGU being the major partner of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and the Catanduanes Producers Association in this undertaking.

During the closing program on April 13, special awards were presented. Marclo Enterprise (non-food category), Belen’s Pinahamis na Pili, Atbp (food category) won in the Most Innovative Product and in the Best Dressed Booth contest.

Consolation prizes for Best Dressed Booth were also awarded to: Aydz food Products, Nelia’s Food Products, Fiberart Handicraft Enterprise, and to Pandan Women Weavers Association.

Cash awards totalled to P12,000 which was fully sponsored by LGU Virac. (MAL/EAB-PIA 5/DTI Catanduanes)