Power outages are never convenient, and many of us in Bacolod City recently experienced early morning brownouts that left us wondering why. However, these temporary interruptions are part of an essential process to keep our city’s power supply running smoothly. Negros Power, responsible for maintaining parts of our electrical infrastructure, is conducting preventive maintenance to […]
Bacolod City is facing a significant power crisis, with seven out of eleven substations in critical condition. Mayor Albee Benitez has been vocal about the urgency of addressing this issue, emphasizing the need for immediate action to prevent further disruptions. The situation has become dire, and the Mayor’s proactive approach is a crucial step toward […]
CEB Corporate Communications Manager Erwin Colcol at a press conference in Bacolod City Cebu Pacific (PSE: CEB), the Philippines’ leading carrier, gears up to fly more Juans to and from the City of Smiles as it strengthens connectivity to and from Bacolod-Silay Airport. CEB is set to operate additional flight frequencies to and from select […]
Power is Back! Negros Power Brings Electricity Back to Alijis Feeders Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) has successfully restored electricity to over 40,000 registered consumers in Bacolod City after a series of power outages caused by the failure of the Alijis Substation. The power interruption, which lasted nearly five days, left many residents […]
Negros Power, in a commendable initiative to address the power supply insufficiencies at Alijis Substation, has extended support by providing three generator sets to the pumping stations of Bacolod City Water District (BACIWA) – Primewater. These pumping stations, crucially linked to Alijis Feeder 3, were lacking the necessary power backup to ensure continuous water supply […]
In 2023, Bacolod faced a looming power crisis. The city’s electrical infrastructure, managed by CENECO, was in dire straits. Substations, the vital hubs for electricity distribution, were described as “ticking time bombs,” underscoring the urgent need for change. Status of CENECO’s substations while the Joint Venture Agreement (JVA) in 2023 was still under discussion: