Tag: Power Outages
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Negros Power Undertakes Major Overhaul of Bacolod-Silay Transmission Line to Prevent Power Outages
Negros Electric and Power Corp., known as Negros Power, initiated a significant rehabilitation project on the Bacolod-Silay 69-kilovolt sub-transmission line on January 12, 2025. This effort is part of a broader initiative to modernize the aging power distribution infrastructure in central Negros. The line, crucial for supplying electricity from the National Grid Corporation of the…
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NGCP Aims to Replace Aging Wooden Poles in Tacloban by 2025 to Boost Power Reliability
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has set a target to replace the remaining 55 wooden poles in Tacloban City and its surrounding areas by the end of 2025, aiming to improve the reliability of power transmission. Ricardo Lozano, the district manager for Leyte and Samar, explained during a recent press conference that…
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NGCP Aims to Replace Aging Wooden Poles in Tacloban by 2025 to Boost Power Reliability
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is set to complete the replacement of 55 outdated wooden poles in Tacloban City and its surrounding areas by the end of 2025, aiming to improve the reliability of power transmission. Ricardo Lozano, the district manager for Leyte and Samar, explained during a recent press conference that…
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Iloilo City Engages BPO Sector to Enhance Skills and Address Infrastructure Challenges
In a strategic move to bolster the business process outsourcing (BPO) industry, Iloilo City’s Mayor Jerry Treñas convened a meeting with approximately 40 BPO representatives on January 7, 2025. The gathering aimed to tackle key issues such as workforce upskilling, power supply interruptions, and connectivity improvements, which are critical for the sector’s growth and efficiency.…
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Surigao del Norte Forms Advisory Council to Tackle Energy Challenges
In response to ongoing power outages affecting Siargao Islands since December 1, the provincial government of Surigao del Norte has taken a proactive step by establishing a multi-sector advisory council. Governor Robert Lyndon Barbers signed Executive Order No. 29-A on Monday, officially creating the Surigao del Norte Energy Development Advisory Council (SEDAC). This move aims…
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