The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that the country’s power and fuel supplies remain stable despite disruptions caused by Typhoon Tino. On Tuesday, the DOE said power grids in Luzon, the Visayas, and Mindanao continue normal operations although localized outages have occurred due to toppled lines and evacuations ordered by local governments.
Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the DOE is working closely with power firms to ensure safe and efficient restoration efforts, reminding the public to prioritize safety and treat all downed wires as live.
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported that eight electric cooperatives in the Visayas experienced total outages, with 62 percent of towns in their service areas still waiting for power restoration. NEA administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda also authorized cooperatives to provide fuel assistance to hospitals running on generators.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) said several transmission lines remain down but that crews are conducting patrols and simultaneous restoration where possible.
Meanwhile, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said it has yet to receive reports of major damage in the agri-fishery sector but expects some losses as assessments continue. The DA is pre-positioning seeds, livestock medicine, and fishery supplies while coordinating with local governments to support affected farmers and fishers.
The coordinated response underscores the government’s focus on maintaining energy and food security amid extreme weather events—an effort that highlights the need for resilient infrastructure and stronger disaster preparedness policies across key sectors.
