The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is working 24/7 to restore power to thousands of customers still affected by flooding across its franchise area, especially as heavy rains are expected to continue with the entry of Tropical Depression Dante. In a statement, Meralco said the number of customers affected by service interruptions due to the inclement weather has gone down to 12,000 as of 9 a.m. today, July 23–most of them in Cavite, Metro Manila, and Bulacan.

“We remain vigilant as we monitor the current weather conditions that affect our franchise area. We remain fully committed to restoring electricity service to all impacted customers as safely and swiftly as possible,” said Meralco Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications Joe R. Zaldarriaga.

With Dante increasing the southwest monsoon’s effects, Meralco is on full alert and has urged the public to remain cautious.

“Along with the Department of Energy, we also reiterate our call to continue practicing caution and follow electrical safety guidelines, especially in flood-affected areas,” Zaldarriaga added.

Beyond power restoration, Meralco is also supporting emergency and relief operations. The company deployed high-bed trucks and motorized fiberglass boats to aid in rescue efforts. Its social development arm has also begun providing disaster relief assistance to severely impacted communities.

Customers can report power interruptions and related concerns through Meralco’s official social media pages or by contacting its hotlines: 0920-9716211, 0917-5516211, or 16211.

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