NEGROS Island — Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has lauded the rapid and coordinated efforts of Negros Power and the people of Central Negros 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 November 4, 2025, Negros Power has achieved major restoration milestones, bringing back power and a sense of normalcy to thousands of consumers across its franchise area.
Power Restoration Progress as of 11 a.m., November 21, 2025
Major system components are now fully restored:
* 100% (5/5) sub-transmission lines energized
* 100% (11/11) substations energized
* 100% (48/48) feeders energized
Bacolod City (157,646 customers):
* 100% secondary lines restored
* 99.48% metering and service-drop connections restored
* Only 0.52% (812 customers) remain for final restoration
Entire franchise area (244,915 total affected customers):
* 96.50% re-energized
* 3.50% pending restoration — mostly in remote or heavily affected areas
Challenges in Remaining Areas
Restoration has been slower in certain sitios due to:
* downed poles requiring manual hauling and installation;
* severely damaged meters and service wires;
* privately owned poles and transformers need promissory agreements before reconnection; and
* unrepaired service entrances in typhoon-damaged houses.
Despite these hurdles, Negros Power assured that its crews remain deployed round-the-clock to complete the remaining restorations safely.
Bayanihan in Action
Negros Power expressed deep gratitude to government officials, barangay leaders, volunteers, and partner agencies who contributed personnel and assistance — speeding up recovery efforts across the region.
The swift restoration, officials noted, is a testament to the bayanihan spirit that continues to unite Negros communities in times of crisis./PN