The National Electrification Administration (NEA) today reassured rural electrification stakeholders that it is closely monitoring the aftermath of Severe Tropical Storm Crising, which caused minor damages to power distribution networks in several electric cooperatives (ECs). Repair work is already in progress to restore power to affected households.
As of 11:00 AM on July 21, 2025, the NEA Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Department (DRRMD) reported total infrastructure damages estimated at PHP 1,149,894.47. The affected cooperatives include Benguet Electric Cooperative (BENECO), Mountain Province Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOPRECO), and Zambales II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ZAMECO 2).
Currently, BENECO, MOPRECO, and Abra Electric Cooperative (ABRECO) are still experiencing power distribution issues, with approximately 5,487 households in their franchise areas awaiting electricity restoration. The primary causes of these interruptions are environmental hazards such as landslides, floods, and fallen trees, which impacted EC power lines in the Cordillera Administrative Region.
MOPRECO has committed to completing power restoration within the day, July 21. BENECO and ABRECO aim to fully energize all households under their jurisdiction by tomorrow, Tuesday, July 22.
The NEA-DRRMD has determined that the current impact of Crising does not necessitate the activation of “Task Force Kapatid,” as the affected ECs are capable of managing the repairs independently. However, the NEA emphasizes its readiness to provide assistance anytime if needed, in collaboration with allied organizations.
Severe Tropical Storm Crising made landfall in the Philippines last week, bringing strong winds that amplified southwest monsoon rains across several Luzon provinces and threatened the operations of at least 24 ECs in the region.
