DoE: Power restoration progressing in Visayas, lagging in Central

The Department of Energy (DoE) reported that power restoration is progressing in Eastern Visayas and Caraga, but rehabilitation efforts are lagging in Central Visayas.

As of Wednesday, Mactan Electric Co., Inc. had restored 50% of service, while Visayas Electric Co., Inc. had a completion rate of 25.73%. Bohol Light Company, Inc. reported no progress.

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced that power transmission has been fully restored in Mindanao but restoration efforts are ongoing in Negros Oriental, Southern Leyte, and Bohol due to fallen poles and towers.

NGCP spokesperson Cynthia Alabanza stated that around 800 NGCP transmission poles fell, with 300 in Southern Leyte and 200 in Bohol. Restoration teams face challenges such as impassable roads and fuel shortages.

Albanza noted that distribution facilities need fixing before electricity can reach households, highlighting the significant damage to cooperatives' power lines.