MANILA, Philippines— The Manila Electric Company advised the public of scheduled power interruptions in several areas in Metro Manila and nearby provinces during Holy Week, from April 15 to 21.
Meralco released a list of scheduled power interruptions on its social media pages. It said there would be power outages due to maintenance operations in some areas in Metro Manila including nearby provinces such as Laguna, Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal. Meralco said it would upgrade some facilities and do line reconductoring and maintenance works in these areas.
On Saturday, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines placed the Luzon Grid under Yellow Alert due to insufficient operating reserve.
Meralco explained that the yellow alert means the reserve power is low.
It advised its clients including commercial establishments and corporations participating under the Interruptible Load Program to use generator sets to prevent or minimize incidents of power outages during supply deficiency.
Meralco said its clients can prevent power outages by following energy efficient practices like cleaning electric fan blades and airconditioning vents, unplugging appliances when not in use, and avoiding needlessly opening refrigerator doors.
Here’s a list of scheduled power interruptions from April 15 to 21:
April 16 to 17 (Tuesday to Wednesday)
Biñan City, Laguna - Between 11 p.m. of Tuesday and 4 a.m. of Wednesday
- St. Francis Homes I Subdivision and Newton Heights Subdivision along San Francisco Road in Barangay San Francisco.
Reason: Upgrading of facilities along San Francisco Road in Bgy. San Francisco, Biñan City, Laguna.
- Angono and Taytay, Rizal - Between 11 p.m. of Tuesday and 4 a.m. of Wednesday
- Portion of Italia and Italia Extension Streets from Rizal Avenue in San Francisco Village to Jose Ramos Street in Barangay Muzon, Taytay.
- Portion of G. Borja Avenue from Rizal Avenue to and including Ciudad Grande Subdivision Phases 1 & 2; Narra, Lagundi, San Miguel and Tomas Mag-atas Streets in San Miguel Subdivision in Barangay Muzon, Taytay.
- Along Aurora Avenue from Quezon Avenue to and including Aurora Subdivision and Sunstrip Green Village Subdivision in Angono; Mercedes Homes I Subdivision and Doña Aurora Subdivision in Barangay San Isidro, Angono; Upper Banner Subdivision and Homeland Happy Homes Subdivision in Barangay Muzon, Taytay.
Reason: Line maintenance works in Barangay Muzon, Taytay, Rizal Province
April 17 (Wednesday)
Pinagkaisahan, Makati City - Between 9:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
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Along Agutaya Street from Epifanio Delos Santos Ave. (EDSA) to Belleza St.
Reason: Line reconductoring works along Agutaya Street in Barangay Pinagkaisahan, Makati City
April 18 (Thursday)
Tanza, Cavite - Between 2:30 a.m. and 3 a.m.; Between 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
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Portion of Antero Soriano Highway from Meralco – Tanza substation to and including Villa Juanita and Deca Homes Tanza in Barangay Amaya 2, Sahud Ulan and Halayhay.
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Along Remulla Boulevard from Antero Soriano Highway to and including Duraville Subdivision, Summercrest Subdivision, Springville View Subdivision, Greenville Homes and Glowingfields Subdivision; Amaya School of Home Industries and El Sorento Clubhouse in Barangay Sahud Ulan.
Reason: Maintenance works inside Meralco – Tanza substation.
April 19 to 20 (Friday to Saturday)
Hagonoy, Malolos City, Plaridel, Paombong, Bulacan
Between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.; Between 7 a.m. and 8 a.m. (Friday)
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Portion of P. Mabini Street and Gov. Padilla Avenue from Meralco – Malolos substation in Bgy. Santisimo Trinidad, Malolos City to Vergel De Dios Street including Doña Crispina Subdivision, Mary Grace Village, Sta. Monica Park Subdivision; A. C. Reyes, De Castro, J. Garcia and Javier Streets; Barngay. Agnaya, Banga 1, Poblacion, Sipat, Sta. Ines and Sto. Niño in Plaridel; Puroks 1, 2, 4 & 5, Siti Pulo; and Diamante Streets in Barangay Barihan and Santisima Trinidad in Malolos City.
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Portion of Sipat Barangay Road from Cristina Ville Subdivision to and including Plaridel Airport Road; Purok 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7; Barangays Dampol, Lumang Bayan and Sipat in Plaridel.
Between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m.; Between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. (Saturday)
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Portion of Iba O’ Este and Palapat Roads from Barangay Sta. Monica to and including Barangay San Isidro in Paombong; Barangays Hangas, Sto. Niño, San Sebastian, San Nicolas and MarIiao in Hagonoy.
Between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.; Between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. (Saturday)
- Portion of P. Mabini Street and Gov. Padilla Avenue from Meralco – Malolos substation in Barangay Santisimo Trinidad, Malolos City to Vergel De Dios Street including Doña Crispina Subdivision, Mary Grace Village, Sta. Monica Park Subdivision; A. C. Reyes, De Castro, J. Garcia and Javier Streets; Barangays Agnaya, Banga 1, Poblacion, Sipat, Sta. Ines and Sto. Niño in Plaridel; Puroks 1, 2, 4 & 5, Siti Pulo; and Diamante Streets in Barangays Barihan and Santisima Trinidad in Malolos City.
- Portion of Sipat Barangay Road from Cristina Ville Subdivision to and including Plaridel Airport Road; Purok 1, 2, 3, 4 & 7; Barangays Dampol, Lumang Bayan and Sipat in Plaridel.
Reason: Maintenance and testing works inside Meralco – Calumpit substation.