Negros Power Nears Full Restoration In Bacolod As Post-Typhoon Recovery Accelerates
Nearly two weeks after Typhoon Tino struck Negros Island with destructive winds and widespread damage, Negros Power has reported major advancements in its ongoing restoration work. The utility confirms that power has been returned to the vast majority of its service areas, marking a significant milestone in the recovery phase for Central Negros.
Key System Facilities Fully Restored
As of early morning on November 17, 2025, Negros Power announced that all primary components of its distribution system are now fully operational. This includes the re-energization of all sub-transmission lines, substations, and feeders, allowing electricity to flow steadily across the network. These developments form the backbone of the broader restoration effort, enabling the company to focus on remaining household-level reconnections.
Bacolod City Nears 100% Energization
In Bacolod City, where the majority of consumers are concentrated, restoration has almost reached completion. Secondary lines have been fully restored, while service-drop and metering connections are at 98.83 percent. With this level of progress, nearly all homes and businesses within the city have regained power, helping residents resume normal activities.
Progress Across the Franchise Area
Across the entire coverage zone, 92.20 percent of the 244,915 affected customers have already been re-energized. The remaining 7.80 percent are located mostly in areas that suffered extensive structural damage, including remote sitios that require more time and resources to reach.
Challenges Slowing Final Restoration
Negros Power explained that several factors continue to slow the completion of restoration in specific areas. These include:
- Poles in far-flung communities that must be manually transported and reinstalled
- Heavily damaged service connections and “meters on poles” requiring full rehabilitation
- Privately owned poles and transformers that cannot be reconnected without formal authorization
- Typhoon-damaged homes with unsafe or unrepaired service entrances
Despite these difficulties, field teams remain deployed around the clock to ensure every remaining household is reconnected safely.
A Community Effort Toward Recovery
Negros Power expressed appreciation to local government units, barangay officials, volunteers, and partner agencies whose support has helped accelerate clearing and repair operations. The utility highlighted that the progress achieved is not solely a result of technical work, but also of strong community cooperation and shared determination to rebuild.
Conclusion
With nearly all of Bacolod City and most of Central Negros now re-energized, life is gradually returning to normal after the devastation of Typhoon Tino. The restoration progress underscores the commitment of Negros Power’s linemen and engineers and the unity shown by communities working together. As efforts continue in the most affected areas, the company assures the public that completing the remaining reconnections remains its top priority.
