Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts and the people of Central Negros for their fast work in bringing back electricity after Signal No. 4 Typhoon Tino. Three weeks after the storm struck Negros Island on November 4, 2025, power has returned for most customers, thanks to close coordination between Negros Power, LGUs, and local communities.
Read: Negros Power Post-Typhoon Tino Update
When Typhoon Tino crossed Negros Island, it left widespread damage across Central Negros. Trees toppled onto power lines. Poles fell in remote sitios. Meters and service wires tore away from homes. Some houses suffered such heavy damage that their service entrances had to be rebuilt before power could return. At the height of the storm, nearly all of the 244,915 customers in Negros Power’s franchise area experienced outages.
Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts and highlights teamwork
In a statement from the Department of Energy, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin expressed strong appreciation for how Negros Power and Central Negros communities responded to the typhoon. She described their combined efforts as a “remarkable example of resilience and unity” after severe damage.
Secretary Garin praised the Negros Power teams and the resilient communities that worked side by side to restore electricity with both speed and safety. For her, the response showed how national government, local governments, utilities, and residents can act as one when disaster strikes.
She also emphasized the crucial role of LGUs in boosting restoration efforts. Local governments such as Talisay City provided active support in clearing and reporting. The Talisay Mayor, for example, quickly urged constituents to report fallen trees and obstructions in their areas. This quick feedback helped Negros Power locate blocked lines and reach the most affected sites sooner.
Through these combined actions, Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts and recognizes the contributions of LGUs and barangays in bringing back power and normalcy to thousands of consumers in Central Negros.
Power restoration milestones in Bacolod and Central Negros
The restoration numbers show how much ground teams covered in a short time. As of November 21, 2025, at 11:00 AM, major system components are back in service:
- 100% (5/5) sub-transmission lines energized
- 100% (11/11) substations energized
- 100% (48/48) feeders energized
In Bacolod City, which has 157,646 customers:
- 100% of secondary lines now operate normally
- 99.48% of metering and service-drop connections are back
- Only 0.52% or 812 customers still wait for final restoration
Across the entire franchise area, out of 244,915 affected customers:
- 96.50% now have power again
- 3.50% still wait for restoration, mostly in remote or heavily affected areas
Many power utilities that face this level of damage—downed poles, blocked roads, damaged meters, and thousands of affected customers—often need more than a month to reach over 95% restoration. In Central Negros, reaching 96.50% in just three weeks places Negros Power and its LGU partners on the faster end of typical post-typhoon recovery timelines. This performance helps explain why Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts and stresses the value of LGU support and community participation.
LGUs and communities that helped speed up restoration
Negros Power led the technical work, but LGUs and communities turned plans into fast, on-the-ground action. Local governments mobilized their disaster teams, barangay officials, and volunteers to support line crews.
Talisay City stands out as a strong example. The Talisay Mayor called on residents early to report fallen trees, leaning poles, and other hazards. This move created a steady flow of reports from barangays. With these reports, Negros Power gained detailed information on where power lines were blocked or damaged.
Other LGUs helped by:
- Providing heavy equipment for clearing operations
- Organizing volunteers to support linemen and ground crews
- Managing traffic and road access for repair trucks
These efforts improved both the speed and safety of field operations. This strong partnership is one of the key reasons Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts, together with local leaders and volunteers.
Why some sitios still wait for full power
Despite strong progress, some areas still do not have full power. These remaining pockets are often the hardest to reach or the most heavily damaged. Several issues slow down the final stages of restoration:
- Downed poles in remote sitios that require manual hauling and careful installation
- Severely damaged meters and service wires that need full replacement
- Privately owned poles and transformers that require promissory agreements before reconnection
- Unrepaired service entrances in typhoon-damaged houses, which must be fixed to keep everyone safe
These concerns require coordination with homeowners, property owners, LGUs, and barangays. Negros Power teams stay on the ground round-the-clock and continue to work with safety as their top priority until they restore the remaining areas.
Report Issues and Coordinate with Your LGU
If your home or sitio still has no electricity, or if you see unsafe power lines, report them through Negros Power’s official hotlines, website, or social media channels. You can also coordinate with your barangay or LGU, as many local governments now consolidate reports and work closely with field teams.
Have damaged service entrances checked by a qualified electrician and complete any needed documents for private poles or transformers. Your quick action helps crews move faster and keeps everyone safe.
Through continued cooperation among Negros Power, LGUs, and residents, the work that Energy Secretary compliments Negros Power efforts for can reach every remaining community in Central Negros.
Read: Power Restoration Process After a Typhoon: How Your Electricity Returns Safely
