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Power grid stable, but 'Crising' knocks out power for thousands

Published Jul 21, 2025 01:56 pm
People wade through knee-deep floodwaters in Vista Verde Executive Village on Monday, July 21, following heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). (Photos by John Louie Abrina/MB)
People wade through knee-deep floodwaters in Vista Verde Executive Village on Monday, July 21, following heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat). (Photos by John Louie Abrina/MB)
With intense weather disturbances persisting, energy stakeholders have assured continued monitoring and assessment of facilities in response to the recent effects of the southwest monsoon and Severe Tropical Storm “Crising”.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said on Monday, July 21, that grid operations in all three regions are stable and is ready to address any potential disruptions to its transmission facilities.
“As of 10 a.m., grid operations in Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao remain normal and stable…We remain ready to activate the 24/7 operations of our OCmC (overall command monitoring center) should any threats to transmission operations arise due to the monsoon rains and other weather disturbances,” it said in its recent update.
While transmission infrastructures are being observed amid the inclement weather, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported that some electric cooperatives (ECs) have sustained damages, with repairs currently in progress.
As of 11 a.m., the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) found that Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), Mountain Province Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOPRECO), and Zambales II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMECO 2) experienced facility mishaps. BENECO, MOPRECO, as well as Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) are currently facing power outages.
According to NEA-DRRMD, damages within BENECO, MOPRECO, and ZAMECO totaled around ₱1 million. It has also threatened the operations of at least 24 ECs in Luzon.
“The main causes of power interruption have been attributed to environmental hazards such as landslides, floods, and fallen trees due to strong winds brought by the storm, which struck EC power lines in the Cordillera Administrative Region,” NEA reported.
These affected ECs are still in the process of addressing these power situations to bring back supply to at least 5,487 households. MOPRECO plans to restore power today, while BENECO and ABRECO expect power restoration by Tuesday, July 22.
The NEA also clarified that ECs will handle these repairs but will provide any necessary assistance.
Meanwhile, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) held a press conference with the Department of Energy (DOE) to monitor the power situation in the service areas of Meralco, which cover 39 cities and 72 municipalities.
As of 12 noon, Meralco reported around 11,242 customers affected in parts of Metro Manila, Cavite, Bulacan, Rizal, Laguna, Batangas, and Quezon.
Joe R. Zaldarriaga, Meralco’s vice president and head of corporate communications, assured that crews and linemen are currently restoring power to affected areas.
“We are closely monitoring the situation and urging our customers to continue observing electrical safety practices,” he said.
DOE Secretary Sharon S. Garin further assured that power restoration efforts will be processed through obstruction clearing.
"We are closely monitoring the situation and actively assisting our local distribution utilities. We urge all concerned entities to continue proactive clearing operations, including the removal of debris and vegetation that may obstruct power lines, to accelerate restoration in affected areas," she said.

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