The Department of Energy has activated its Task Force on Energy Resiliency and the National Inter-Agency Coordinating Cell to keep uninterrupted power services as Severe Tropical Storm Tino moves across the country. 

“Our priority is the safety and well-being of the communities we serve,” Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella, Chair of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency, said.

“We are closely coordinating with power generators, the transmission provider, distribution utilities, electric cooperatives, and fuel suppliers to prepare for the impact of the storm and to ensure efficient restoration efforts immediately after,” he added. 

Fuentebella said energy stakeholders have done pre-disaster risk checks and activated emergency response plans.

The DOE is coordinating with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, which has secured communication lines, repair materials, and crews in key locations.

The National Electrification Administration told electric cooperatives to prepare by clearing potential power line obstructions.

The National Power Corp.–Small Power Utilities Group has put several diesel plants in Bohol on standby after local governments began precautionary evacuations.

To keep energy secure, the DOE is monitoring fuel supplies and working with industry players to ensure enough stock for emergency services and critical facilities.

“We remain committed to minimizing disruptions and supporting communities in recovering swiftly,” Fuentebella added. 

“Still, it’s best for households to take precautionary steps. Prepare an emergency kit with essentials like flashlights, batteries, drinking water, and non-perishable food.

Keep your mobile phones charged and important contact numbers handy — especially your power provider’s hotline — for prompt outage reporting and assistance.”