NGCP announces scheduled power interruption in parts of Surigao Sur

By Nida Grace B. Tranquilan

TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, August 30 (PIA) -- The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced the scheduled shutdown of the transmission facilities in the Lianga to Tandag City areas from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 31.

In a written communication received from the office of the Surigao del Sur Electric Cooperative II (SURSECO II), the scheduled power interruption will pave way for the conduct of a rehabilitation of the 50 critical and dilapidated structures along the municipalities of Barobo - Cagwait and Tandag City Transmission line.

According to SURSECO II, the power interruption will affect some areas under the first district of this province, these are the municipalities of Lianga; San Agustin; Marihatag; Cagwait; Bayabas; Tago; San Miguel, Cortes and Tandag City.

The normal operations will immediately resume after work completion and power will be restored anytime without prior notice.

With this, the public is advised to take necessary preparations and precautions for the anticipated scheduled shutdown. (NGBT/PIA-Surigao del Sur)