We are requesting particularly the National Electrification Administration (NEA), National Power Corp. (Napocor) to finalize timelines for the full restoration. The DOE official stressed that communication is a big hurdle in the power restoration efforts. To help reach power stakeholders in affected areas, Marasigan urged power industry players to directly coordinate with military personnel, who have other means of communication. As of yesterday, 32 ECs have already resumed normal operations while 10 ECs have started partial power services, but 19 ECs are still without power. In Cebu, Aboitiz Power Corp. mobilized a team to energize its oil-fired power plant in the heart of Cebu City, operated and managed by subsidiary Cebu Private Power Corp. (CPPC).

Source: Philippine Star December 19, 2021 19:19 UTC