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Power outage in Uwan-hit areas may last for a month — DOE
The Department of Energy (DOE) estimates a full power restoration for 17 million individuals affected by Super Typhoon Uwan may take about a month.
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has directed stakeholders to normalize energy-related utilities, prioritizing critical sectors like hospitals, evacuation centers, water distribution facilities, and command centers, which should be completed in hours or days.
The DOE is also considering deploying linemen from Mindanao and utilizing other power plants in the region to expedite restoration.
According to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), more than 10 transmission lines in Luzon and Visayas remain non-operational following the typhoon's onslaught.
Nine power plants are still undergoing restoration, and Meralco's electricity rates will increase by 15 centavos per kilowatt-hour in November.
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