The Department of Energy’s (DOE) Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER) has reconnected 3.6 million homes and businesses, reducing the number without power from 4.8 million to 1.2 million, despite the challenges posed by Typhoons Tino and Uwan.
“With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive driving our efforts, the energy sector stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the people of Catanduanes, Negros and all areas devastated by Typhoons Tino and Uwan,” said Energy Secretary Sharon Garin over the weekend.
“Our teams are working relentlessly, facing down every obstacle to rapidly and safely restore power to affected communities and reignite the spirit of recovery in the hearts of Filipinos.”
The energy sector has achieved significant milestones to restore power in affected areas.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) restored the La Trinidad – Sagada 69kV Line on Nov. 14, 2025.
Transmission facilities in Catanduanes are energized, except for the San Miguel – Viga line, which is 83.33 percent complete.
Negros Oriental I Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORECO I) has restored power to around 99.35 percent of customer connections, with full restoration targeted between Nov. 16 and 22, 2025.
Power has been restored to 86.47 percent of consumer connections of Negros Occidental Electric Cooperative (NOCECO). Overall completion is targeted for next week, with delays in La Castellana due to bridge damage.
Northern Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (NONECO) was able to restore power to 61.48 percent of consumer connections, with full restoration expected by the end of the month.
Restoration of power by First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative Inc. (FICELCO) was hampered by damaged poles and debris, with only 31.41 percent of consumer connections restored.
In the Bicol region, some electric cooperatives still have to achieve full restoration.
Almost all private distribution utilities in Luzon and Visayas are 100 percent energized, except for Visayan Electric Co. Inc. (96.5 percent) and Negros Electric and Power Co. (90.28 percent).
“The collaboration and dedication of the energy sector and Task Force Kapatid are vital to bringing light and hope back to our communities,” said TFER chairman and DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella. Alena Mae S. Flores
“We are committed to working tirelessly until every Filipino has access to reliable electricity.”
The DOE, working in close collaboration with the entire energy sector, will maintain this momentum, providing continuous support to the affected communities and ensuring that every household and business is reconnected as quickly and safely as possible.
