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Damage to power facilities hit by Typhoon Rolly now at P327.91M
Super Typhoon Rolly caused an estimated P327.91 million in damages to power distribution facilities across the country.
The Bicol Region, particularly Catanduanes, bore the brunt of the destruction.
First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) reported the highest damage cost at P133.06 million.
Camarines Sur III Electric Cooperative and Camarines Sur IV Electric Cooperative, Inc. also sustained significant damages, costing P82.30 million and P39.38 million respectively.
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) compiled these initial damage assessments.
Power has been restored to 54.73% or about 1.12 million customers in affected regions.
The Department of Energy (DoE) has confirmed that areas hit by the typhoon have adequate petroleum product supply, with Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi ensuring downstream oil companies meet the 15-day minimum inventory requirement.
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