TACLOBAN CITY– In a strong display of unity and public service, the Leyte II Electric Cooperative (Leyeco II) has sent a team of linemen to Southern Leyte to help restore power in communities devastated by Typhoon ‘Tino.’
A contingent of 18 skilled line workers, led by engineer Ronnie Solis, departed on Friday, November 7, 2025, for a 10-day mission in Silago town — one of the hardest-hit areas where power infrastructure was severely damaged when the typhoon made landfall earlier this week.
The deployment is part of Task Force Kapatid, a nationwide initiative under the National Electrification Administration (NEA) that mobilizes electric cooperatives to assist fellow cooperatives affected by natural disasters. The initiative underscores the cooperative movement’s long-standing tradition of solidarity and mutual aid.
Even before joining the mission, Leyeco II’s “Warriors of Light” had been working round-the-clock within their own franchise area, repairing broken lines and restoring electricity to affected households in Tacloban City and nearby towns. Their extension of assistance to Southern Leyte’s electric cooperative (Soleco) highlights their dedication to helping communities beyond their jurisdiction.
“These brave men truly embody the spirit of bayanihan and selfless service. They are modern-day heroes who continue to bring light and hope to disaster-stricken communities,” Leyeco II said in a statement.
The cooperative also expressed appreciation to the linemen’s families for their support and sacrifice, acknowledging that their loved ones’ work often takes them far from home in the name of public service.
Through their courage and expertise, Leyeco II’s “Warriors of Light” continue to prove that in times of disaster, the true strength of the Filipino spirit shines brightest.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
