Tag: Lines

NGCP: Several transmission lines now “unavailable” due to “Tisoy”

(Eagle News)–Several transmission lines have been affected after Typhoon “Tisoy” battered Bicol Region, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines said. Below is a list of unavailable transmission lines: South Luzon Batangas-Taysan 69kV Line Customer Affected: MERALCO, FBPC Date/Time out: 3 December 2019 / 09:18AM Batangas-Mabini 69kV Line 1 Customer Affected: BATELEC II Date/Time out: 3 December 2019 / 07:03AM Lumban-Famy 69kV Line Customer Affected: FLECO, QUEZELCO II Date/Time out: 3 December 2019 / 06:51AM […]

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Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act signed into law

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law the Anti-Obstruction of Power Lines Act. Republic Act 11361, signed on Aug. 8, bans the planting of tall-growing plants, the construction of hazardous improvements, and the conduct of any hazardous activities within the power line corridor. The law says this is to ensure there is no impediment to the distribution of electricity to consumers. “[W]e will now be able to put in place a mechanism that will […]

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