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NGCP may implement rotational brownouts on June 2 in parts of Luzon, Metro Manila
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) may implement rotational brownouts in parts of Luzon and Metro Manila on June 2, 2021, due to thin power reserves.
NGCP issued a yellow and red alert, indicating a significant strain on the power system.
Manual load dropping (MLD) is scheduled to be implemented in various electric cooperatives across Luzon and Metro Manila throughout the day.
Specific areas affected include parts of La Union, Pangasinan, Quezon, Camarines Sur, Metro Manila, Ilocos Sur, Albay, Cagayan, and Pampanga.
The brownouts are aimed at maintaining the integrity of the power system during periods of low power supply.
The MLD is expected to occur in hourly intervals between 9 a.m. and 12 noon.
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