Manila Bulletin
Millions of Filipinos suffer brownouts at the height of ‘Rolly’
Typhoon "Rolly" caused massive power outages across the Bicol region due to damaged power facilities.
Millions of Filipino consumers were expected to experience electricity interruptions as the typhoon moved through Luzon and Visayas.
As of Sunday morning, 10 electric cooperatives in provinces including Catanduanes, Camarines Sur, Albay, and Sorsogon had lost power supply.
The duration of the power outages in severely affected areas remains uncertain as the Department of Energy and power utilities have not provided a definitive timeline for restoration.
Several power plants, including those from South Luzon Power Generation Corp. and the Bacon-Manito geothermal facility, were also on unplanned outages, further impacting power supply.
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Typhoon Rolly caused widespread power outages in the Bicol region and parts of Quezon province, affecting provinces like Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte, Sorsogon, and portions of Quezon near Camarines Norte.
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Super Typhoon Rolly caused an estimated P327.91 million in damages to power distribution facilities across the country.
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The National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported an initial P30.5 million in damages to electric cooperatives caused by Super Typhoon Rolly.
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Super Typhoon Rolly caused widespread destruction in Catanduanes, destroying roads and houses.
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Super Typhoon Rolly has killed at least 20 people as it devastated the Bicol region of the Philippines.
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