Local elections guaranteed uninterrupted power

The upcoming elections of local officials, at least across the franchise area of the Manila Electric Co., the country's largest power distributor, will be free from power disruptions that could potentially impact the outcome of the activity.

In a press statement on Monday, the company reported that it mobilized its team to respond to any electricity service concerns on the 30 October 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections.

"Meralco will be on alert 24/7 to respond to any distribution-related problem until the conclusion of the election process," Meralco Spokesperson and Vice President for Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga said.

"Our crews will be deployed in strategic locations across its franchise area and will be ready to address any possible problem with electricity service," he added.

Among others, Meralco has inspected the electric facilities of close to 3,000 polling and canvassing centers, which include public schools and barangay halls, within its franchise area.

It is also conducting maintenance activities for its distribution facilities to ensure stable and reliable electricity service on election day.

The distribution utility has also trimmed trees, removed hazards that can obstruct power lines, and prepared over 300 generator sets as well as nearly 800 flood lights on standby in case there is an unexpected power interruption.

Meralco also reminded personnel who will be manning polling and canvassing centers to refrain from plugging in unnecessary appliances to avoid octopus wiring, which can lead to overloading.

The public, meanwhile, is urged to refrain from using balloons, firecrackers, confetti, party poppers, and the like near overhead lines and facilities to avoid tripping and power interruptions.