Power Outages - Siquijor Digital Nomad’s Worst Nightmare

FINALLY, the electricity is back

If you haven't heard about the power outages on this island, well... let me tell you: IT. IS. BAD. It’s 7:20 a.m., and I’m writing this blog post fueled by frustration and a terrible night of sleep.

Last night, the electricity went off at least five times. Each time, it stayed off for 40 minutes to an hour.

👉 No electricity.

👉 No AC.

👉 No Phone service

👉 And worst of all... NO INTERNET.

Thank Hypnos I was sleeping and not in the middle of a call with my manager and seven C-level executives. "Sorry, team, I just disappeared into the abyss. Blame Siquijor."

Me after having a terrible night of sleep, without electricity in the island. (Without AC)

I went through this back in 2023, when I first tried to be a Digital Nomad in Siquijor. I was still figuring things out. And guess what? Not much has changed.

Planned vs. “Surprise!” Power Outages ⚡️

Some outages are announced in advance on the main Electric Cooperative’s Facebook page.

Others? Surprise, surprise. You’re just living your life when BAM—darkness.

How often do Power Outages happen in Siquijor?

Way more often than we’d like. 😅

On average, I expect at least one power outage per week. But Siquijor likes to keep things spicy. 🌶️

Sometimes, I get lucky and go two or even three weeks without a single issue. Other times… well, let's just say five outages in a single day is not unheard of.

The worst case? May 2025.The island faced a full-blown power crisis: only 4 hours of electricity per day. For an entire month.Siquijor was officially placed under a State of Calamity, and even the President of the Philippines flew in to see what was happening.

Now, that month was an exception—but it’s also a reminder:👉 Power cuts in Siquijor are real, and you should plan for them.Don’t underestimate how much they can disrupt your work, your trip, and your sanity.

Predicting it? Almost impossible. 🚨

How to Survive Siquijor’s Electricity Roulette 🎲

If you’re a digital nomad and your work can’t afford to stop every time the power does, your best bet is to find a place that’s prepared.

Eden Coworking

I know I’m biased here—but honestly, Eden Coworking was built for this exact reason.We run entirely on solar power, use Starlink for internet, and we’re open 24/7—so even during brownouts, you’ll be online, comfortable, and focused.

But Eden Coworking isn’t the only way to stay productive during a blackout. Here are some other workarounds that can help you deal with the chaos:

✅ Find an Airbnb (NOT a hotel—hotel WiFi is just... no) with a generator or solar. Super common on the island.

✅ Check phone reception before booking. If you don’t have a generator, at least make sure you can hotspot your way through the blackout.

But don't think that by having a good phone reception you are protected. You are not. When the electricity goes down in the island, the Phone's Antennas also go down and you will not have phone service. I know... its terrible.

Tears of Happiness in my first ever trip as a Digital Nomad

Siquijor Digital Nomad's community help

Another lifesaving solution? Stick together! 🤝

When the power goes out, find your fellow Digital Nomads in Siquijor. If one of them is camped out in a place with a generator and solid internet, then guess what? We all RUN there. 🏃‍♂️💨

And hey, you can always contact me! I'm more than happy to help you find a place to work from. Depending on the hour of the day you need to work, and the region you are, there is always a workaround that would allow you to work from somewhere.

So talk to me and let me help you.

Got Questions? Drop them below! I’ll try to reply the same day. 🚀