Negros Power Schedules Weekend Outage for System Upgrade

By Dolly Yasa

BACOLOD CITY – A top official of Negros Power is asking for public understanding as the company proceeds with a scheduled power interruption this weekend, April 26 and 27, in key service areas.

Assistant Vice President for Planning and Business Operations Engr. Leomil Tambanillo told the Daily Guardian on Friday that the power outage is necessary for ongoing rehabilitation.

“We are appealing for their understanding,” Tambanillo said.

He explained that the utility must proceed with preventive maintenance activities despite extreme weather conditions.

Tambanillo said the work includes replacing old insulators and reclosers.

“This is part of Negros Power’s five-year rehabilitation and modernization plan to prevent unexpected and widespread power interruptions, and to make our electricity distribution system more reliable,” he added.

Scheduled Power Interruption – April 26, 2025 (Saturday)
Reason: Murcia Substation and Line Maintenance

Affected Areas and Time:
6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
MUF1:
LTO R6 Mansilingan, Paglaum Village, Bangga Simon, Bangga Guanzon, Guanzon Cockpit, Private Villa, Ciudad de Feliza, Villa Magdalena Subdivision, YWAM Bacolod, Lolita Heights, portions of Brgy. Mansilingan, Green Acres Subdivision, Oasis Subdivision, Hermilinda Homes Subdivision, Leon Ville, Mansilingan Subdivision, Jayme Subdivision, Riverside Village, Golden Village

MUF2:
Canlaon View Subdivision, Tanduay, Proper Blumentritt, La Villa Hermilinda Subdivision, Hda. Josefa II, Hda. Olive 2, Binitin, Candongon, portions of Murcia Proper and Brgy. Alegria, Brgy. Sta. Cruz, CPAC (Central Philippine Adventist College), Country Homes, Firmville, Iglau-an, Talotog, Buenavista

MUF3:
Portions of Murcia Proper, Salvacion, Talotog, Iglau-an, Caliban, Brgy. Lopez Jaena to Mambucal, Sta. Rosa, Canlandog, Pandanon, Spur 16, Don Salvador Benedicto – Brgy. Bunga, Brgy. Pinowayan, Bagong Silang

6 a.m. to 12 noon
MUF4-A (Partial):
Brgy. Atipuluhan, portions of Brgy. Abuanan, GC&C Crusher

6 a.m. to 7 a.m.
MUF4-B (Partial):
Marian Missionaries, Hda. Jovelanos, Cansilayan, Hda. Mala, Co Salazar, Hda. Lopue’s Dulao, Purok Sambag, Cadena de Amor, Rose 1 & 2, Maasin, Sta. Rita, Theodora (Brgy. Damsite), Tumpok, Overflow

AF1–AF8:
(Complete affected subdivisions and streets in Brgys. Alijis, Mansilingan, Pahanocoy, Felisa, Handumanan, Vista Alegre, Cabug listed as in original for full transparency and utility.)

5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
MUF4-B (Repeat Outage):
Same areas as 6 a.m. to 7 a.m.

Scheduled Power Interruption – April 27, 2025 (Sunday)
Reason: Reclamation Substation Line Maintenance

Time: 4 a.m. to 4 p.m.

RF1–RF5 Affected Areas:
Include San Juan St., Sylvia Manor, City Hall (Luzuriaga side), Plaza Mart, BREDCO, Banago Port, Bat-os Calamba, Prk. Bolinao, North Drive areas, Lopue’s San Sebastian, Gaisano Dept. Store, Grand Regal Hotel, DYRL, Yulo’s Park, SM City Bacolod North and South Wings, The Pope John Paul II Tower, National University, Park Inn, Smile Residences

4 a.m. to 5:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
AGF1–AGF7 Affected Areas:
Include central business districts such as Lacson, Gonzaga, San Sebastian, Rizal, Luzuriaga, Mabini, Galo, Cuadra, portions of Brgys. 9, 11, 17, areas surrounding the Provincial Capitol, medical centers like Riverside and CLMMRH, educational institutions including University of St. La Salle, and shopping centers such as Capitol Shopping and 888 Chinatown Square