GMA may use special powers to address energy crisis 03/02/2010

GMA may use special powers to address energy crisis 03/02/2010 Chances are high that President Arroyo would adopt the proposal of Energy Secretary Angelo Reyes to use special powers in addressing the worsening power shortage, especially in Mindanao, deputy presidential spokesman Gary Olivar yesterday said. “Secretary Reyes has clearly explained his recommendation for emergency powers in Mindanao so that the President under the law can ask Congress to approve additional powers generation measures like modular generator sets,” he added. The Palace official said he will not be surprised if the President does take on emergency powers because the energy crisis is worsening. Olivar, however, maintained that the decision is still up to the Chief Executive..... MORE Source:  The Daily Tribune ALTERNATE URL: http://www.tribune.net.ph/headlines/20100302hed2.html

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