7 Manolo Fortich Bukidnon sitios get free power
A joint switch-on ceremony at Zone 9, Barangay Lunocan, Manolo Fortich transformed the lives of 180 families across 7 far-flung sitios (sub-villages) or underserved areas. The project connected these remote communities to the power grid.
Manolo Fortich Mayor Rogelio N. Quiño said the power expansion rolled out across several neighborhoods, systematically changing the map of Manolo Fortich.
“The work started in the lowlands of Zone 9 in Lower Lunocan, before climbing into the steep terrains of Purok 3 and Purok 3 Zigzag in Upper Maluko. From there, crews extended the lines to farming households in Purok 4B in Gaboc, Lingi-on, and pushed deeper into the interior of Purok 3 in Guilang-Guilang. Finally, the electrification teams went through Purok 2A in Mambatangan, completing the loop at the remote boundary of Zone 5A in Upper Moniga, Kalugmanan,” the mayor said.
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Klook.comQuiño said extending electricity to isolated mountain communities is costly, and this has prevented low-income families from applying for connections. To solve this, the National Electrification Administration utilized the Php 11.1 million allocation under the 2025 General Appropriations Act for the Sitio Electrification Program.
He said this was not a standard grid extension. To help residents, the national subsidy covered all consumer setup costs. The program covered the concrete poles, primary distribution lines, household drops, and even the internal electrical wiring and light fixtures inside the homes.
The zero-cost project aligns with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s directive for total rural electrification, which treats energy access as a basic service for remote communities.
The national project was fast-tracked due to local cooperation. To prevent delays, the municipality of Manolo Fortich waived all local permit fees, clearing the way for BUSECO line crews to install the lines without paperwork delays or extra costs.
For resident Arenelie Tamayo, turning on a light bulb inside her home was a major relief.
“Daghang salamat sa inyong dedikasyon sa pagserbisyo sa katawhan ug sa paghatag ug pagtagad bisan sa layo nga mga lugar sama sa among dapit,” Tamayo said, speaking for families who had long wondered if power lines would ever reach their doorsteps.
