Residents and businesses in various areas across Metro Manila, Laguna, and Cavite should brace for scheduled power interruptions this weekend, as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) undertakes critical maintenance and infrastructure improvements.
Meralco’s advisory, published on their website, details the planned outages and the necessary works to be carried out between June 15 and June 16, 2024. These interruptions are crucial for ensuring the reliability and safety of the power grid.
Detailed Schedule of Power Interruptions
June 15, 2024: Makati City (Poblacion)
- Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Affected Areas: Portions of Gen. Luna St. from P. Burgos St. to Fermina, Don Pedro, Escuela, Cayco, Mañalac, Enriquez, and Pagulayan Streets. Notable establishments include the 7-Eleven Store, Oppa Korean Restaurant, and Elmar Building.
- Reason: Installation and replacement of facilities, and line reconstruction works.
June 15-16, 2024: Cavite (Gen. Trias City, Tanza, and Noveleta)
- Time: 11:30 p.m. – 11:59 p.m. (June 15) and 6:00 a.m. – 6:30 a.m. (June 16)
- Affected Areas: Portions of Gen. Trias Drive from Alfamart – San Juan Gen Trias to Antero Soriano Highway; Portions of Antero Soriano Highway from Tanza to Gen. Antonio St., including various barangays in Noveleta and Tanza.
- Time: 12 a.m – 6 a.m (June 16)
- Affected Areas: Portions of Advincula Ave. from Meralco – Lancaster substation to Arnaldo Highway; various subdivisions and barangays in Gen. Trias City.
- Reason: Installation and replacement of facilities, line reconstruction, and reconductoring works.
June 16, 2024: Laguna (Cabuyao City)
- Time: 12:01 a.m – 5 a.m
- Affected Areas: Portion of Mamatid Road from near April’s Flower Shop to Dali Everyday Grocery Store, including Saint Joseph Village 3 and Oroville Subdivision in Bgy. Mamatid.
- Reason: Installation and replacement of poles, and line reconductoring works.
June 16, 2024: Laguna (Calamba City)
- Time: 9 a.m – 5 p.m.
- Affected Areas: Portion of Ridge Ave. including Meralco – CIPP substation and CIPP Deepwell #7 in Carmelray Industrial Park 2, Bgy. Punta.
- Reason: Preventive maintenance and testing work in Meralco – CIPP substation.
June 16, 2024: Quezon City (Novaliches)
- Time: 9 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
- Affected Areas: Portion of Abbey St. from Don Julio Gregorio St. to Narra St. in Bgy. Sauyo.
- Reason: Line reconstruction works.
June 16, 2024: Pasay City and Manila (Malate)
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Affected Areas: Portion of Roxas Blvd. from Manila Yacht Club to CCP Complex, including key locations such as the Philippine Navy Headquarters and Department of Finance in Malate. Harbor Square, PDDCP, Coconut Palace, parts of CCP Complex, PICC, and Sofitel Philippine Plaza.
- Time: 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
- Affected Areas: Portion of F. B. Harrison St. from Pablo Ocampo Sr. St. (Vito Cruz) to various surrounding streets in Pasay City.
- Reason: Replacement of badly leaning poles and line reconductoring works.
Meralco urges residents and businesses in the affected areas to prepare for these scheduled interruptions. Maintenance work is part of Meralco’s ongoing efforts to enhance the reliability and safety of its electrical services, ensuring fewer disruptions and better service in the future. Customers are advised to visit the Meralco website or contact their customer service hotline for more detailed information and updates.