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4. Philippines: Power disruptions may continue to affect Luzon region through June 11 /update 1

Power outages may continue to occur across Luzon region, Philippines, through June 11. Business disruptions possible.

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Power disruptions might continue to affect parts of the Luzon region through June 11. The power agency National Grid Corporation of the Philippines attributed the outages to issues with the power plants that provide electricity for the region.

Commercial and transport disruptions may continue to occur during the outages. Businesses without backup generators may have to suspend operations. Traffic lights may not function, resulting in traffic disruptions. The power outage may also prompt brief municipal water outages and interruptions to electronic water filtration systems. Lingering disruptions are possible after the power supply resumes.

Advice

Charge all communication and portable electronic devices when possible. Unplug electronic equipment that is not connected to surge protectors. Exercise caution when driving in areas affected by power outages. Ensure that generators are functional if operating in affected areas. Confirm business appointments. Verify that security systems are working, including after power resumes. Follow all security personnel instructions.

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Power Shortages have resulted in us losing on maintaining our daily production in our lives. These kinds of outages may result in being unproductive within our workplace and in our household, plus added the situation we are in. The pandemic had a great impact on how the treatment to power shortages is being processed. Due to the pandemic, the workload of most individuals has decreased and now has limitations to do their service and maintain wellness in their work, and because of this - the treatment of fixing our problem about power shortages is not taken into consideration and left unsolved.

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“Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind. It has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world without it. Electricity has many uses in our day to day life. Essential items like food, cloth, paper and many other things are the product of electricity.”

There are literally people who live in an environment where there are no electricity available, imagine yourself in an environment like that, yes it is doable, but it is still pretty inconvenient especially when you compare it to where we live today, big structures, advanced machineries, advanced technologies, a much more comfortable life.

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March 08, 2010 05:17 pm | Updated 05:17 pm IST

Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind. It has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world without it. Electricity has many uses in our day to day life. It is used for lighting rooms, working fans and domestic appliances like using electric stoves, A/C and more. All these provide comfort to people. In factories, large machines are worked with the help of electricity. Essential items like food, cloth, paper and many other things are the product of electricity.

Modern means of transportation and communication have been revolutionised by it. Electric trains and battery cars are quick means of travel. Electricity also provides means of amusement, radio, television and cinema, which are the most popular forms of entertainment are the result of electricity. Modern equipment like computers and robots have also been developed because of electricity. Electricity plays a pivotal role in the fields of medicines and surgery too - such as X-ray, ECG. The use of electricity is increasing day by day.
Lekshmi S. is a Std X D student at V.H.H.G.S.S., Pattathanam

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March 08, 2010 05:17 pm | Updated 05:17 pm IST Electricity is one of the most important blessings that science has given to mankind. It has also become a part of modern life and one cannot think of a world without it. Electricity has many uses in our day to day life.

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The government is slowly but surely expanding into these rural areas giving them access to electricity.

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We ordinary citizens can always spread word about it till it reach the upper echelons of the society.

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Sustainable Development Goal 9 is about Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure. Its goal is to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. Industry talks about job opportunities and economic growth that will help reduce poverty, Innovation talks about advances in technology that will help our country from being outdated, Infrastructure talks about physical and organizational structures and facilities that will be used for the betterment of society.

Source: https://www.unoosa.org/oosa/en/ourwork/space4sdgs/sdg9.html

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Sustainable Development Goal 9 seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. This SDG encompasses three important aspects of sustainable development: infrastructure, industrialisation and innovation. Infrastructure provides the basic physical systems and structures essential to the operation of a society or enterprise. Industrialisation drives economic growth, creates job opportunities and thereby reduces income poverty. Innovation advances the technological capabilities of industrial sectors and prompts the development of new skills. Inclusive and sustainable industrial development is the primary source of income generation, allows for rapid and sustained increases in living standards for all people, and provides the technological solutions needed for environmentally sound industrialisation.

Space technologies play a key role in:

Infrastructure mapping and monitoring, including maintenance of road infrastructure in rural environments, where the most reliable technology is satellite-based

Construction surveying though machine automation

Smart mobility, e.g. reduced fuel consumption by smarter planning and monitoring of driving behaviour

International Committee on Global Navigation Satellite systems (ICG)

Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) contribute to the construction of of buildings and city infrastructure. The use of GNSS for machine control, for example, automates construction activities by controlling the blades and buckets of construction equipment based on information provided by 3D design. GNSS machine control increases the speed of grading by more than 50 per cent relative to non-automated machines, and reduces the consumption of tarmac by 9 per cent when paving because the width and thickness is precisely as prescribed in the plans. Other applications include topographic surveys of construction sites and subsequent infrastructure monitoring.

Through the International Committee on GNSS (ICG), UNOOSA facilitates coordination among GNSS providers, regional systems, and augmentations to ensure greater compatibility, interoperability, and transparency of GNSS systems, benefiting all using GNSS around the world. The ICG assists developing countries to upgrade their infrastructure by leveraging satellite-based services which can benefit their development plans and applications.

UNOOSA has created the Access to Space for All initiative, in its effort to facilitate key infrastructure development in space emerging and non space faring nations. As part of the Access to Space for All Initiative, the Office has partnered with the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) to offer opportunities for space experiments on board the China Space Station (CSS). Through this programme, UNOOSA intends to capitalize on the technological and innovative skills of the Government of China to benefit Member States of the United Nations, in particular developing countries, thereby contributing to the SDGs through increasing access to space. The programme provides scientists from around the world with an opportunity to conduct their own experiments on board CSS; it is an innovative and future-focused programme under UNOOSA's Access to Space for All initiative, to open up space exploration activities to all nations and to create a new paradigm in building capabilities in space science and technology.

Read more about the UN/China Cooperation on the Utilization of the CSS

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Sustainable Development Goal 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

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Sustainable Development Goal 9 seeks to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation and foster innovation. This SDG encompasses three important aspects of sustainable development: infrastructure, industrialisation and innovation. Infrastructure provides the basic physical systems and structures essential to the operation of a society or enterprise.

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Power shortage is the most common social issue under SDG 9 because it affects many people, especially those living in rural areas. Electricity is already essential in this time of pandemic because most of us are already dependent on technology. Most of the job opportunities require electricity already, the conduct of online classes is done with the help of electricity, and the building of infrastructures needs electricity. There is more demand now for electricity, and the shortage will not help our country from developing.

Source: https://borgenproject.org/electricity-in-the-philippines/

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Electricity in developed countries is free-flowing and abundant, but there is a struggle to find a reliable and consistent power source in developing countries. In the Philippines, there is a struggle to provide the people there with sustainable electricity, particularly in rural areas. Reliable energy sources are a constant problem for those trying to live their daily lives and create a steady local economy.

The Situation

Nearly 30% of Filipinos do not have access to electricity or experience brownouts. Brownouts are unintentional or intentional drops in the amount of voltage that an electrical grid puts out. This reduction in electrical power occurs when there is an increased use of electricity and too much demand on the system. At times, energy providers will deliberately reduce the amount of power to avoid a full blackout of the entire system. Brownouts are common occurrences in the Philippines and can severely impact the lives of the people and those who rely on a rural-based economy.

Economic Impacts

According to a study that the Philippine Institute of Development published, those in rural households who run their own businesses would benefit directly from a steady stream of electricity going to their homes. For example, farmers who operate in rural areas will be able to increase production on their farms by bringing in equipment that can run during the day and night. This type of access could also allow them to expand their businesses into food processing and food storage to bring additional income to their household. Electricity in the Philippines can be a significant determinant in the daily lives of business owners.

Solutions

Despite the current state of access to electricity in the Philippines, there are signs of significant growth and improvement. The Philippines Development Plan for 2017-2022 has set a target to achieve universal electrification by 2022. A company called Solar Philippines that operates out of Manila is making strides to reduce brownouts and lack of electricity access. It has installed a solar-powered battery farm in Paluan, a remote area of the country that had previously had no access to electricity. Now, this area has enough consistent electricity for the nearly 20,000 people who live there. The company hopes to build solar farms like these in every town in the Philippines and provide lost cost electricity for those who use it.

Recently, the company proposed replacing the coal power plants currently in use throughout the country with 5,000 MW solar farms to provide clean energy. With these solar panels, the Filipino government will be able to save over 20 billion pesos in subsidies, which can go toward other programs to help the countries poor.

Brownouts are a severe problem for those living in rural areas of the Philippines. Economic growth must occur so that the country can improve the electricity it provides. Solutions are available that will give millions of people access to electricity in the Philippines, improving the lives of those who so desperately need it.

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Describe or cite scenarios of the social issue in the global and local context (Mindanao)

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Power shortage in the global context had a significant impact on the Environment, increasing prices of the fuel resources, political disturbances, the effect of the Tourism Industry, and decreases the efficiency of the people. However, in the local context, it affected the business operations, agriculture, and reduced investment destination attractiveness, particularly in Davao Region and other activities. Everyone is involved, and so electricity is crucial.

Source: https://www.conserve-energy-future.com/causes-and-solutions-to-the-global-energy-crisis.php
https://www.rappler.com/business/power-shortage-holds-back-mindanao-growth

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- Aesthetics,Videos, And Collage
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-Past
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Power crisis looms as supply remains thin

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-Future
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-Present
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