According to the department, their priority is to restore power to critical services, and restoration resources are already on standby for rapid deployment.
DOE assures swift power restoration in areas affected by Typhoon Tino
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DOE assures swift power restoration in areas affected by Typhoon Tino
by Luwela Amor05 November 2025
Photo courtesy: Cebu Province/Facebook
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday has assured the public of the swift and safe restoration of electricity in areas affected by Typhoon Tino.
According to RH Jecelle Ricafort's report on DZRH's Magandang Umaga Pilipinas, the Energy Department said it is actively working with all energy sector stakeholders to maintain the stability of both power and fuel supplies amid the ongoing onslaught of the typhoon, following the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Despite the onslaught of Tino, the Energy Department reported that the country's overall power supply remains stable and sufficient, and the operations of the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids continue to be normal.
This is despite some precautionary shutdowns and localized line interruptions recorded in certain areas, such as:
On-Grid Power Plants
The agency said, as of 8:30 AM on 04 November 2025, one on-grid power plant affected by TY Tino has been restored.
"Two power plants in Cebu and Negros Occidental are undergoing restoration, and two remain offline. All other on-grid plants remain operational," the statement reads.
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Off-Grid Operations
Several diesel power plants (DPPs) under the National Power Corporation Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG) are on standby due to forced evacuation implemented by the local government units, according to the Energy Department.
"Others are operational with distribution lines not energized, or partially energized due to storm damage. Further, one transmission line is partially energized due to a line fault," it added.
Transmission Lines
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Moreover, as of 10:00 AM, two NGCP 69kV transmission lines affecting parts of Leyte, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur have been restored.
However, according to the DOE eight 69 kV lines, five 138kV and one 350kV lines are still unavailable, affecting power services in Biliran, Cebu, Antique, Leyte, Southern Leyte, Eastern Samar, and Negros Provinces.
"The NGCP mobilized line crews to patrol and restore power in areas that are already accessible," it said.
Hydropower Dams
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Meanwhile, the department reported that all dams are in normal operations as of 8:00 AM.
Distribution Utilities
A total of 57 electric cooperatives (ECs) in 35 provinces across ten regions are being monitored. Fifteen ECs are experiencing partial power interruptions while eight (8) are under total power interruption, mostly in Visayas, CARAGA, and Negros Island, according to the DOE report.
"421 out of 681 (62.11%) of the municipalities are energized and restoration efforts are ongoing for more than 1 million consumer connections," the department noted.
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Downstream Oil Facilities
The DOE also said that national fuel supply remains sufficient and stable.
"Bulk facilities remain fully operational," the DOE stated.
Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (EVCS)
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Three EVCS located in Cebu and one in Butuan City remain offline due to power outage, according to Energy Department.
“The DOE continues to coordinate closely with energy stakeholders to ensure that restoration efforts proceed safely and efficiently,” said Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella, Chair of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER).
The DOE also reminded the public to stay vigilant and prioritize safety, especially during power restoration activities.
Residents are urged to "treat all power lines as live, unplug electrical appliances, and switch off circuit breakers before evacuating or entering flooded areas" to prevent accidents.
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