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Bukidnon power coop cuts supply to avert grid collapse
Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative implemented emergency load shedding Wednesday as the Mindanao power grid faced critical capacity shortages. The utility acted to stabilize the regional network and prevent a system-wide blackout.
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VALENCIA CITY — Bukidnon Second Electric Cooperative, Inc. (BUSECO) executed an emergency power reduction Wednesday afternoon as the Mindanao electrical grid confronted severe supply constraints. The voluntary load curtailment was initiated following a red alert declaration due to critical deficiencies in regional power availability.
The measure was designed to preserve system stability and forestall a cascading network failure that could have resulted in widespread outages across BUSECO's service area. By reducing demand through scheduled load shedding, the cooperative aimed to maintain equilibrium between available supply and consumer demand.
The Mindanao power grid has faced recurring capacity challenges in recent months, prompting utilities to implement demand-management protocols during peak consumption periods. BUSECO's intervention reflected broader efforts across the region to maintain reliable electricity delivery amid supply pressures.
Authorities did not immediately announce the duration of the emergency curtailment or provide specific details on affected barangays and municipalities. BUSECO advised consumers to prepare for potential service interruptions and to use electricity judiciously during the critical period.