DoE听provides听endorsements for foreign assistance听in听power operations, projects听
THE DEPARTMENT听of Energy (DoE) said it is giving endorsements for the entry of foreign workers who will provide assistance in听crucial听power sector operations and projects in a bid to ensure reliable听supply听as听school reopens under a mainly online setup.听听听
“We are providing endorsements for the entry of foreign experts and consultants (who have) critical roles in power sector operations, and project development and implementation,” Mark Christian P. Marollano, supervising science research specialist of the DoE Electric Power Industry Management Bureau, said听in a press conference on Tuesday.听听听
The Energy department is one of the听10听member agencies of the Oplan Balik Eskwela听task听force, which will focus on ensuring the delivery of basic education听amid听the听continuing coronavirus听threat.听听
Mr. Marollano said the DoE and its partner stakeholders are听aiming for听uninterrupted electricity supply for the distance learning classes.听听听
President Rodrigo R. Duterte has yet to approve the Department of Education鈥檚 proposal to resume face-to-face classes in areas at low risk of the virus.听听听
Mr.听Marollano’s听statements come around a week after DoE Spokesperson Felix William B. Fuentebella said in a media briefing that “they are closely assisting” industry players who have experienced delays in the issuance of permits for foreign consultants and new equipment.听鈥斕鼳ngelica Y. Yang听
