Negros Power earns praise for post-typhoon recovery

By Dolly Yasa

BACOLOD CITY — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin praised the rapid and coordinated efforts of Negros Power and Central Negros communities in restoring electricity after the devastation of Signal No. 4 Typhoon Tino, calling their response a “remarkable example of resilience and unity.”

“We commend the Negros Power teams and the resilient communities who have united to restore electricity with extraordinary speed and safety, even in the wake of such devastating storms,” Garin said in a statement released by the Department of Energy.

Three weeks after the typhoon struck on Nov. 4, 2025, Negros Power reported major restoration milestones that brought back electricity and a sense of normalcy to thousands of consumers across its franchise area.

Negros Power said all five sub-transmission lines, 11 substations, and 48 feeders were fully energized as of 11 a.m. on Nov. 21, 2025.

The utility reported that Bacolod City’s 157,646 customers saw 100% restoration of secondary lines and 99.48% restoration of metering and service-drop connections.

The company said only 0.52%, or 812 customers, in the city were still awaiting final restoration.

Across the entire franchise area, which had 244,915 affected customers, Negros Power said 96.50% had been re-energized.

The company said 3.50% remained without power, mostly in remote or severely impacted areas.

Negros Power said restoration in the remaining sitios was slowed by downed poles that needed manual hauling and installation.

The utility said other delays were caused by damaged meters and service wires.

It added that privately owned poles and transformers required promissory agreements before reconnection.

Negros Power also noted that homeowners with typhoon-damaged service entrances needed repairs before they could be safely reconnected.

Despite the challenges, the company said its crews remained deployed around the clock to complete the remaining restorations.

Negros Power expressed gratitude to government officials, barangay leaders, volunteers, and partner agencies who contributed personnel and resources to speed up recovery efforts.

Officials said the swift restoration demonstrated the Bayanihan spirit that continues to unite Negros communities during crises.