There is a need to develop more power plants run by traditional energy sources like coal and fossil fuel in Mindanao because some areas in the region may be affected by drought brought about by the strong El Niño phenomenon, said former energy secretary Jericho Petilla.

Mindanao, Petilla underscored, relies mostly on power generated by hydro power plants like the Agus Power Plant in Lanao del Sur and Pulangi Hydro Power Plant Complex in Bukidnon.

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