The Department of Energy (DOE) said power restoration in Central Negros is nearing full completion, with Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) now having re-energized more than 92% of the 244,915 customers affected by Typhoons Tino and Uwan as of 6:00PM on November 17.

“The swift restoration of power in Central Negros, now above 92% shows what can be achieved through strong coordination, malasakit, and hard work on the ground,” Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said. “We thank the Negros Power teams and the communities for working together to bring electricity back as quickly and safely as possible, even after such powerful storms.”

According to the DOE, Negros Power has fully restored all major system components including five sub-transmission lines, 11 substations, and 48 feeders, rebuilding the core of Central Negros’ distribution network within days of the storms.

In Bacolod City, secondary lines are now fully energized, while metering and service-drop connections are at nearly 99% (98.9%).

Final push in hardest-hit and remote areas
Roughly 8% of customers remain without power, mostly in severely affected or geographically remote sitios. Restoration teams are facing obstacles such as downed poles requiring manual hauling, damaged meters and service wires, privately owned structures needing inspection or compliance before reconnection, and unrepaired service entrances in homes battered by the typhoons.

The DOE said it is coordinating closely with Negros Power and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to expedite solutions, including the delivery of additional materials and support for field crews. Negros Power is aiming to restore most remaining connections within the next 72 hours, depending on access and weather conditions.

The Department also acknowledged the 24/7 deployment of workers and the support of local governments, volunteers, and partner agencies, noting that the pace of restoration reflects strong bayanihan on the ground.

The DOE emphasized that restoring electricity remains crucial for livelihood recovery and is aligned with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directives on accelerated disaster response and building more resilient energy systems.

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