As of 2:55 PM today, electricity has been restored to Boracay Island and nearby towns, following overnight safety precautions that briefly paused restoration work due to high tide. The temporary halt was essential to protect frontline crews operating in challenging conditions.
“Safety guided every call we made, including last night’s brief pause during high tide. Power is restored, and our teams remain on site to stabilize the system and complete permanent repairs,” said Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin.
The outage began on Saturday, 13 September 2025, when the Nabas–Unidos 69 kV line tripped, cutting supply to the Unidos–Caticlan–Malay and Unidos–Boracay lines and isolating Boracay, Malay, and Buruanga from the grid.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Aklan Electric Cooperative (AKELCO) immediately deployed patrols and repair teams, who traced the fault to damaged underground cables near the Caticlan Airport arrival area.
To accelerate restoration, NGCP and AKELCO mobilized eight full teams. With CAAP clearance, crews built an 800-meter temporary overhead line along the Caticlan Airport runway perimeter, while the PNP secured the site for public safety.
High tide briefly halted work overnight for crew safety; operations resumed at first light, culminating in today’s restoration. Permanent repairs on the underground cables are underway to harden the system and ensure reliability.
In parallel, NGCP is advancing the Nabas–Caticlan–Boracay Transmission Line Project, which the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) ordered for completion this year.
Together with planned upgrades, these works will strengthen Boracay’s power infrastructure and support the island’s growing demand as a premier tourism and economic hub.
“We thank residents, business owners, and visitors for their patience and cooperation,” Secretary Garin added. “Our linemen, engineers, and partner agencies remain on the ground to monitor, stabilize, and secure a resilient power supply for Boracay.”
