-On 14 April, 2013, The country's growth rate was reduced from 7.5 to 6.

6% by the Mindanao power crisis according to Senator Ralph Recto, citing the Asian Development Bank in an interview -On 01 April 2013, Schneider Electric Philippines reported that 8out of the 10 power companies in Mindanao are unable to continue operation and lose an average of P50,000 for every hour of power outage -On 26 March, 2013, Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla said the DOE has begune long-term solutions for the energy crisis by partnering with private companies who are currently building energy plants in Mindanao, which is projected to be stable by 2014. -On 24 March. 2013, One of the two power barges of Aboitiz Powers Therma Marine has conked out and shut down for repairs, worsening the power crisis in Mindanao. The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said yesterdays power supply of 930 megawatts was short by 245 megawatts. -On 22 March, 2013, Mindanao officials report another power crisis due to the record-breaking summer heat with "rotating blackouts" as long as 8 hours. Key areas affected are General Santos, Butuan, Zamboanga, Cagayan de Oro and Iligan. - On 28 February, 2013, Philippine Institute for Development Studies predicted the occurence of another power crisis to occur this summer and next summer if no additions to the baseload capacity will be made.

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