Thanks to heightened vigilance and proactive action, Negros Power successfully detected a critical issue that could have led to a major power outage in Bacolod City. Using thermal scanners, the company discovered that the 69 kV Group Operated Air Break Switch on the sub-transmission line—connecting the NGCP substation to Negros Power’s Burgos and Mt. View substations—was dangerously overheating.
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Thermal scans showed a temperature of 316 degrees Celsius, nearly 4.5 times the normal operating level of 70 degrees. This signaled an imminent risk of failure and a possible large-scale outage.
To immediately address the issue and ensure the safety of their linemen, Negros Power will carry out emergency hotspot corrections early tomorrow morning. This essential maintenance will require a temporary power interruption from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM.
“We understand that this temporary outage may cause inconvenience, and we sincerely apologize,” Negros Power said in a social media post. “We appeal for your patience and understanding as we work to prevent a much bigger and longer power disruption. This proactive maintenance reflects our commitment to providing reliable power to our community. We truly appreciate your cooperation.”
Affected Areas Include:
BF1:
Purok Sambag, Villa Felicidad, Glenwood Subdivision, Buena Park, Trinity Christian School, Villa Homes, Villa Angela Relocation Site, Regent Pearl, River Walk, Villa Angela, Patria Village, Helvetia Heights, Savemore, Hi-Strip buildings, Panasiatic Solutions, East Block, Government Center (NGC), Rio Compound, Lopue’s East Annex (bowling center), Lopue’s East Building, Burgos Street (Circumferential Road to Lopez Jaena), Gonzaga Subdivision, Chinese Temple, Megaworld.
BF2:
Glenwood, Camp A. Montelibano, Akina East, Villa San Agustine, Patricia Homes, Royal Meadows, Residense Condominiums, Brgy. Montevista, Capitol Heights, Purok Banaue, G&V Pension Royale, Esperanza-Mabolo-Diola and Magsaysay Streets in Villamonte, Jack ‘n’ Jill School, Bob’s Place, Foodman, Villa Fe, Bangga Cabacawan, Sto. Niño Village, Prk. Sabes, Isla, Gugma, Ravadilla, Active, Capitol Hills, Greensville II, portions of 6th Street, Narra Street (Lopez Jaena to Hervias), Circle Inn, Malaspina Street (Lopez Jaena to North Drive), North Drive (Malaspina to Narra Ave), La Salle Subdivision, Yakal, WNC Gym, Tindalo Street, YLAC (Caltex to C.L. Montelibano), St. Joseph High School, Villamonte, Hilado Street (Burgos to Malaspina), Brgy. 18, 19, and parts of 20–24, 26, West Negros/STI, Burgos Street (Lacson to Bacolod Cemetery), Burgos Public Market.
BF3:
From Camingawan Substation to Alangilan, including Villa Angeles, Villa Villeta, Rolling Hills, Prk. Kabugwason, Jesusa Heights, Sunshine Valley, Buena Royal, Villa Soledad, BACIWA Soledad Station, Prk. Mayang, Hda. Pedring, Del Rio Phase 2, Carmela de Bacolod, Patricia Homes, Sta. Fe, San Miguel Brewery, Providense Negros, Balay Bugana, Prk. Kaburihan, Hda. Elsa, Hda. Loygoy, Prk. Sam, San Miguel Village, Terra Verde, Abada Escay, Velmiro, Casa Mira, San Dionisio Subdivision, Hda. Rosario, Hda. Conchita, Prk. 8 Pinaya-on, Granada Heights, Emiliano Lizares High School, Police Station 5, Granada Proper to Asuncion Lizares Elementary School, Glendale Homes, Sitio Mirasol, Stone Haven, Prk. Balabag, Charito Heights, Residencia Royal, USLS Ecopark, Boys’ Home, Alunan Relocation Site, Hda. Carmen, Prk. Bantug, Bantug Real Estate, Boro-Boro Resort, Golden Gate, Prk. 6A Alangilan, Alangilan Proper, Bukal-bukal, Alangilan National High School, Arceo Elementary School, Sitio Arceo, Prk. 12 Kabutongan, Palisades, Greensville I & III.
BF4:
Celine Relocation Site, East Homes I–III, Savemore, Pagla-um Village 2, Pagla-um State College, Cityville Subdivision, Celine Homes, Luis Ville, Villa Alexandra 1 & 2, Estefania Elementary School, Purok Pag-asa Relocation Site, Villa Estefania 1 & 2, East Villas, Town Homes Verde, Camelot Village 1, Camelot Residences, Prk. Villamar, Meadows of Camelot, Country Homes 1–3, Capitol Heights Phase 5, Villa Lucasan, Abkasa, La Herencia, Purok Tumpok, part of Buri Road (from Circumferential to Camella Subdivision), Bacolod Philippines Temple of the Church, Forbes Hill, Fountain Grove.
MF2:
Purok 13, Magdalene Ville, Purok Luhod-Luhod, Estanzia Subdivision, Kaakbay HOA, Camella Subdivision, Dona Aurora Street to Eroreco including Villa Georgina, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Purok Canaan, Santorini, Purok Yanson, Tierra Minerva, Eroreco Subdivision, Purok Casiana, Purok Sulom 1.
MF3:
Lopue’s Mandalagan, Bangga Subay, part of Sta. Clara I (back of Lopue’s), Mandalagan Highway (Lacson corner to Mt. View Road to North Drive), 25th to 27th Streets, Convergys, Carmelite Monastery, Sunny Ville, Bombo Radyo, Lacson Street (Caltex Ramos to Nezu), BS Aquino Drive to 20th Street, PhilHealth, Colegio San Agustin, Redemptorist Church, McDonald’s La Salle, Jollibee North Drive.
MF4:
From Mountain View Substation to Lopue’s Mandalagan, including Prk. Sambag, Lopue’s Mandalagan to Bangga Pepsi, Sta. Clara Executive Village, Sta. Clara Phase I, Villa Valderrama, Tropical Villas, Mesavirre Garden, Sto. Rosario, The Row, Bata Subdivision (including Gold Crest and Octagon Village), The Ruins, Sta. Maria (Talisay), Sawmill 2, Purok Pag-asa, Purok Pag-isa, Bacolod Golf & Country Club, Marapara Heights, Montebello Subdivision, Pepsi Bottling Company.
MF5:
Robinsons Commercial Complex.
