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The Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex in Mindanao, which currently operates at only 600 to 700 MW of its 1,000 MW capacity, requires urgent rehabilitation to ensure the reliability of over 50% of the region's electricity supply. The Philippine government, with oversight from PSALM, aims to restore all seven hydropower plants, facing challenges related to compliance with Public-Private Partnership Code rules amid two unsolicited rehabilitation proposals. The estimated cost for modernization is around $290 million, highlighting the critical need for infrastructure improvements to maintain public trust and safety.