To address the increasing demand of electricity in Basilan Grid, National Power Corporation paid a courtesy call to Mayor Oric H. Furigay of Lamitan City, Basilan. 

On August 14 2024, Vice President Rene B. Barruela of Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG), together with  Mr. Yahcob H. Darayan, Department Manager of SPUG Mindanao Operations Department, and other SPUG personnel, led the discussion on the ongoing procurement process for leasing 2.0 MW generating sets from the LGU. In addition to this, the LGU staff accompanied the team as they conducted a site inspection of the ROSE Power Plant.

The courtesy call served as a vital opportunity to strengthen mutual commitment, fostering a partnership aimed at driving meaningful development within the community.