Meralco announces rotational brownouts in some parts of Luzon

April 12, 2019

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced a rotational brownout which affecting several parts of Luzon on Friday.

Meralco said power outrage that will last up to three hours will be felt in portions of Bulacan including Plaridel, Malolos City, San Rafael, San Ildefonso, Pandi, Norzagaray, Doña Remedios Trinidad, Angat, Paombong, Hagonoy, Calumpit, Meycauayan, Santa Maria, Marilao, Bocaue, Pulilan.

Quezon City, Caloocan, Parañaque, Pasay, San Juan, Las Piñas, Valenzuela, Malabon, Navotas, Pasig, Taguig in Manila will also experience rotational brownouts.

Cavite, including areas in Imus, General Trias, Dasmariñas, Trece Martirez City, Tagaytay, Silang, Naic, Indang, Amadeo, Bacoor, Noveleta, Kawit, Cavite City, Tanza; Talisay and Batangas City in Batangas; Taytay and Cainta in Rizal; Cabuyao and Apalit will likewise have outrages.

According to Meralco, the rotational brownouts are due to "insufficient operating reserve." Cristina Eloisa Baclig/DMS