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Aboitiz Power, VECO ramp up power restoration in Cebu
Power stakeholders in Cebu, including VECO and Aboitiz Power, are working on restoring electricity after Typhoon Odette.
Aboitiz Power subsidiary CPPC has activated its oil-fired plant in Cebu City to supply power directly to VECO circuits.
Four generator units from CPPC are already providing 18 megawatts to VECO, prioritizing hospitals, government facilities, and water pumping stations.
The company aims to bring back electricity service for consumers in the area, despite damaged transmission lines and substations.
NGCP is also involved in restoration efforts, awaiting power supply from Leyte and assessing damage to its transmission towers.
VECO is actively clearing and assessing its damaged electrical posts to facilitate power restoration.
Governor Garcia has approved relief efforts, including the purchase of rice, food packs, and water, with contractors offering equipment and trucks for transport.
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