Parts of Metro Manila, Pampanga, Cavite, Rizal, and Bulacan are set to experience power service interruptions from October 15 to 20, 2024, due to scheduled maintenance activities, as outlined in advisories posted on the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) website. These maintenance efforts include upgrading, installation, and replacement of facilities in affected areas, which will result in power outages during specific periods. Here’s a detailed schedule of the planned outages:
October 15, 2024
Candaba, Pampanga: Meralco will install new facilities in Sitio 4, Barangay Bahay Pare. The power outage will take place between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Areas affected include a portion of Sitio 4 Road from near Mariano Compound to Sitio 6 and Sitio 4 in Dulong Ilog.
October 16, 2024
Potrero, Malabon: Upgrading and replacement of facilities along University Avenue will cause power interruptions from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The affected areas include portions of University Avenue from near MacArthur Highway to Governor Pascual Avenue. F. Rivera Street, Banana Road, Doña Juana Rodriguez Street, and Guyabano Street will also be affected during this period.
October 17, 2024
Baritan and Muzon, Malabon: Meralco plans to replace poles and relocate facilities along Talabahan and Karilagan Streets, causing outages from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Residents on Ilang-Ilang Street, Talabahan, Doña Ata, A. Cruz, and Kagitingan Streets in Barangay Baritan and Muzon will be affected by these maintenance activities.
Dasmariñas, Cavite: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., power interruptions will affect Summerwind Village, Southcrest Village, and Via Verde in Barangays Burol Main and San Agustin I & II due to pole replacements and facility upgrades.
Novaliches, Quezon City: Line reconstruction and installation of new facilities in Tawid Sapa 2 Subdivision Phase 1, Barangay Kaligayahan, will result in power outages between 10:15 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. The affected areas include portions of Reyes Avenue, Villa San Agustin Subdivision, and Tawid Sapa Subdivision.
October 17-18, 2024
Novaliches, Quezon City: Further maintenance works, including pole replacements and line reconductoring along Katipunan Avenue in Barangay San Bartolome, will cause power interruptions on Thursday and Friday. Outages will occur briefly from 11 p.m. to 11:05 p.m. on Thursday, and from 4:55 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Friday. Additionally, there will be extended outages from 11 p.m. on Thursday to 5 a.m. on Friday, affecting Katipunan Avenue and surrounding subdivisions.
October 18, 2024
Cainta and Taytay, Rizal / Pasig City: Line reconductoring works along West Bank Road (Floodway) in Barangay Maybunga, Pasig City, and Barangay San Andres, Cainta, will lead to outages between 10:30 p.m. and 11 p.m. on Thursday, and between 4 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. on Friday. Affected areas include Pasig Bliss III Village, Pasig City General Hospital, and several subdivisions in both Pasig and Rizal.
October 20, 2024
Marilao and Santa Maria, Bulacan: The replacement of poles and line reconductoring works in Barangay Prenza 1, Marilao, will cause power outages between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Areas affected include Gavino Street, Sitio Gubat, Sitio Laot, and nearby industrial facilities in Barangay Buenavista and Parada.
Residents and businesses in these areas are advised to prepare for the scheduled power interruptions and adjust their plans accordingly. Meralco recommends ensuring that backup power sources are available and appliances are safely disconnected to prevent potential damage when power is restored.