SAN JOSE, Antique – The Antique Electric Cooperative (ANTECO) will ask the national government to refund its expenses in restoring power in areas affected by super typhoon “Odette” on Dec. 16, 2021.
Ruth Ann Fadrigo, ANTECO information officer, said based on their initial assessment (as of Dec. 27), the electric company already incurred P11.3-million damage due to toppled electric posts, fuses and wirings.
“The estimated damage might still increase because the energization of some remaining villages is ongoing,” she said.
As soon as the damage assessment is complete, they will send their request to the National Electrification Administration.
“As of now, we are just using our own fund for the repair of the electric posts and purchase of other electrical equipment that it is already depleting,” she said. (PNA)
