TACLOBAN CITY – The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has fully restored power transmission operations in the Visayas Grid after completing key repairs to facilities damaged by the magnitude 6.9 earthquake that struck Cebu last week.
As of 9:38 a.m. on October 3, NGCP successfully energized the Daanbantayan–Tabango 230kV Line 2, the submarine cable linking Cebu and Leyte, marking a major step in the restoration efforts.
More than 60 NGCP personnel were deployed to repair transmission lines and facilities, including those at the Daanbantayan Substation located near the quake’s epicenter.
Power transmission services across the Visayas were normalized as early as October 1, even as restoration work continued on other affected lines.
On October 7, at 2:18 a.m., NGCP also re-energized the Compostela–Daanbantayan 230kV Line 1, which now operates in parallel with the earlier restored Line 2. Work is ongoing for the Daanbantayan–Tabango 230kV Line 1, which remains out of service but does not affect power customers.
“These lines provide n-1 contingency to the backbone transmission corridor already restored,” NGCP said, assuring that overall grid operations remain stable.
The company emphasized its ongoing efforts to strengthen the reliability of the Visayas transmission network amid continued aftershocks.
“NGCP is working round the clock to ensure stability and normal grid operations in Visayas following the magnitude 6.9 earthquake. Our teams on the ground continue their restoration and repair works,” the statement read.
The NGCP also advised the public to coordinate with their respective electric cooperatives and distribution utilities regarding localized power interruptions.
(LIZBETH ANN A. ABELLA)
