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Following days of persistent brownouts on Boracay Island and in nearby areas, the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that power restoration efforts are nearing completion.
In a statement on Monday, Sept. 15, the DOE explained that high tide had temporarily paused restoration work to ensure the safety of linemen.
“Rest assured that our teams are giving their all to complete the restoration and to put in place long-term solutions for stable and secure power in Boracay,” Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said.
According to the Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Akelco), the power interruption began on Sept. 13, affecting the provinces of Aklan, Antique, and Capiz.
Akelco later reported the cause as a tripped partial power converter (PPC) breaker, which disrupted the supply to the Caticlan and Boracay substations.
The DOE added that Boracay, along with the municipalities of Malay and Buruanga, were isolated from the grid when the Nabas-Unidos 69-kilovolt (kV) transmission line also tripped.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Akelco dispatched repair teams that discovered damaged underground cables near the Caticlan Airport arrival area, caused by moisture and leakage.
“While last night’s high tide briefly halted activities, restoration teams immediately resumed operations this morning, and permanent repairs to the underground cables are underway,” the DOE statement said.
“The DOE emphasizes that this precautionary pause does not diminish the commitment of linemen, engineers, and partner agencies to restore power at the earliest possible time," it added.
The NGCP also assured the public that it is fast-tracking the Nabas-Caticlan-Boracay transmission line project, among other upgrades, to improve the island’s power situation.
As of Monday, Akelco reported that linemen were still working to repair a newly erected transmission pole that had tilted due to the high tide.
