The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) is suspending all maintenance activities beginning 05 May 2025, in line with contingency plans set by the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) for the May 12, 2025.
Construction and non-critical maintenance activities near substations and transmission lines are temporarily suspended from 05-16 May.
Maintenance works and construction activities inside substations and within 300 meters of energized power lines are suspended from 05-16 May. All transmission lines were cleared of vegetation and obstructions as of April 30, except for one line in South Luzon. Scheduled vegetation trimming along the said line is still being negotiated with the uncooperative landowner.
“NGCP is strictly following its contingency measures and coordinating with concerned groups to ensure a power interruption-free election, especially during the crucial periods prescribed by the COMELEC,” said NGCP.
NGCP will activate the 24/7 operations of its Overall Command Center from 11 May until 8:00PM of 14 May 2025, and its critical units, particularly System Operations (SO) and Operations and Maintenance (O&M), will remain fully staffed and operational.
Line crews, engineers, pilots, maintenance and testing, and other technical personnel are also strategically positioned in substations to respond to line trippings, if any. Administrative and other support teams will also remain on duty.
