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Negros Power’s Proactive Maintenance: Temporary Power Interruption to Prevent Major Outage in Bacolod City
Source: Negros Power
Negros Power recently detected a critical overheating issue on a key 69 kV switch connecting the NGCP substation to the Burgos and Mt. View substations. Thermal scans revealed a dangerous temperature of 316°C-more than four times the normal operating heat, signaling an imminent risk of failure that could have caused a widespread and prolonged power outage affecting thousands of residents and businesses in Bacolod City.
To prevent this potential blackout and ensure the safety of their linemen during repairs, Negros Power has scheduled a temporary power interruption from 3:00 AM to 6:00 AM on May 11,2025. While any outage can cause inconvenience, this brief interruption is essential to conduct hotspot corrections safely and effectively. Addressing the problem now avoids a larger, unexpected outage that would disrupt daily life and economic activities for a much longer.
Areas Affected by the Temporary Power Interruption
| Feeder | Areas Affected |
|---|---|
| BF1 | Prk. Sambag, Villa Felicidad, Glenwood Subd., Buena Park, Trinity Christian School, Villa Homes, Villa Angela Relocation Site, Regent Pearl, River Walk, Villa Angela, Patria Village, Helvetia Heights, Savemore, Hi Strip Bldng, Panasiatic Solutions, East Block, Government Center (NGC), Rio Compound, Lopue’s East Annex (bowling center New), Lopue’s East Building, Burgos St. (Circumferential Road to Lopez Jaena), Gonzaga Subd., Chinese Temple, Mega World |
| 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 St. Villamonte, Jack ‘n’ Jill School, Bob’s Place (portion of C.L. Montelibano Ave.), Foodman, Villa Fe, Bangga Cabacawan, Sto. Nino Village, Prk. Sabes, Prk. Isla, Prk. Gugma, Prk. Ravadilla, Prk. Active, Capitol Hills, Greensville II, Portion of 6th St., Narra St. (Lopez Jaena St. – Hervias & Lopez Jaena St. before Negros Navigation Bldg.), Circle Inn, Malaspina St. (Lopez-Jaena St. – North Drive), North Drive (Malaspina St. – Narra Avenue), La Salle Subd., Narra Avenue (6th St. to Hervias Subd.), Yakal, Malaspina St. (Hilado St. to WNC), WNC Gym, Tindalo St, YLAC (Caltex – C.L. Montelibano), St. Joseph High School, Villamonte, Portion of La Salle Subd., Hilado St. (Burgos-Malaspina), Brgy. 18, Brgy. 19, portions of Brgy. 20-24, Brgy. 26, West Negros/STI, Burgos St. (Lacson – Bacolod Cemetery), portion of Burgos Public Market |
| BF3 | From Camingawan Substation to Alangilan: 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 Reloc, 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 Subd., Hda. Rosario, Hda. Conchita, Prk. 8 Pinaya-on, Granada Hts, Emiliano Lizares High Sch., Police Station 5, Granada Proper to Asuncion Lizares Elem Sch., Glendale Homes, Sitio Mirasol, Stone Haven, Prk Balabag, Charito Hts, Residencia Royal, USLS Ecopark, Boy’s Home, Alunan Reloc Site, Hda. Carmen, Prk Bantug, Bantug Real-Estate, Boro-Boro Resort, Golden Gate, Prk. 6A Alangilan, Alangilan Proper, Bukal-bukal, Alangilan National High Sch., Arceo Elem Sch., Sitio Arceo, Prk. 12 Kabutongan, Palisades, Greensville I and III |
| BF4 | Celine Relocation Site, East Homes I-III Subdivisions, Savemore, Pagla-um Village 2, Pagla-um State College, Cityville Subdivision, Celine Homes Subdivision, Luis Ville, Villa Alexandra 1 & 2, Estefania Elem Sch., Purok Pag-asa Relocation Site, Villa Estefania 1 & 2, East Villas Subd, Town Homes Verde, Camelot Village 1, Camelot Residences, Prk. Villamar, Meadows of Camelot, Country Homes 1-3, Capitol Heights Ph5, Villa Lucasan, Abkasa, La Herencia, Purok Tumpok, Portion of Buri Rd (circumferential road to Camella Subd), Bacolod, Philippines, Temple of the Church, Forbes Hill, Fountain Grove |
| MF2 | Prk. 13, Magdalene Ville, Purok Luhod-Luhod, Estanzia Subd., Kaakbay HOA, Camella Subd., Dona Aurora St (to Eroreco including Villa Georgina Subd.), Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Prk. Canaan, Santorini, Purok Yanson, Tierra Minerva, Eroreco Subd., Prk Casiana, Prk Sulom 1 |
| MF3 | Lopue’s Mandalagan, Bangga Subay, Portion of Sta. Clara I (Back of Lopues), Mandalagan Highway (Lacson and Mt. View Road to North Drive), 25th-27th St, Convergys, Carmelite Monastery, Sunny Ville, Bombo Radyo, Lacson St. (Caltex Ramos to Nezu), BS Aquino Drive to 20th Street, Philhealth, Colegio San Agustin, Redemptorist Church, McDonald’s La Salle, Jollibee Northdrive |
| MF4 | From Mountain View Substation to Lopue’s Mandalagan: Mountain View, Prk. Sambag (Lopue’s Mandalagan to Bangga Pepsi), Sta. Clara Executive Village, Sta. Clara Phase I, Villa Valderrama Subd., Tropical Villas, Mesavirre Garden, Sto. Rosario, The Row, Bata Subd., Gold Crest Subd., Octagon Village Hda., The Ruins, Sta Maria (Talisay), Sawmill 2, Prk Pag-asa, Prk Pag-isa, Bacolod Golf & Country Club, Marapara Heights, Montebello Subd, Pepsi Bottling Company |
| MF5 | Robinson’s Commercial Complex |
Why This Temporary Power Interruption Is Necessary
Negros Power understands the inconvenience a power outage causes, but this planned interruption is critical for the safety of both the linemen and the community. The overheating switch posed a serious risk of failure that could have resulted in an unplanned, prolonged blackout affecting thousands of homes and businesses.
By acting now and performing hotspot corrections during low-demand early morning hours, Negros Power is preventing a far more disruptive outage. This proactive measure ensures the continued reliability and safety of Bacolod’s power supply, protecting the community’s daily life and economic activities.
Negros Power sincerely thanks all affected customers for their patience and cooperation as they carry out this vital maintenance work. We can build a stronger, more resilient power system for Bacolod City.
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