The Biliran Electric Cooperative or Bileco has restored electricity in all 117 villages of Biliran province battered by Tropical Storm “Urduja” more than a week ago.
In a statement posted on its Facebook page Tuesday, Bileco said power was restored on the night of Dec. 24 with two villages in Naval town as the last areas energized after the destructive storm.
“Please take note that there are still portions in some villages which remain un-energized to date. Our linemen are now exerting effort to restore power in these areas up to household level,” the power cooperative said.
Bileco admitted that its restoration work was hampered by some roads closed due to landslides and damaged bridges.
The sole power service provider in the province has 34,066 household connections in 117 villages.
The cooperative’s initial report showed that more than a hundred electric poles were toppled or damaged, with damage cost of primary lines pegged at P11 million.
Last week, the Bileco board of directors passed resolutions to avail of a calamity loan from the National Electrification Administration and approve the emergency purchase of rehabilitation materials after the local government declared Biliran under the state of calamity.