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Power supply fluctuations plague Ilocos Norte amid grid voltage issues
Residents across Ilocos Norte faced unstable electricity supply Thursday after the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines delivered below-standard voltage to the province. The Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative has attributed the disruptions to insufficient power transmission from the national grid operator.
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Ilocos Norte consumers reported voltage fluctuations affecting their homes and businesses on Thursday, prompting the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative Inc. (INEC) to issue an advisory regarding the power instability. The cooperative cited inadequate voltage delivery from the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) as the primary cause of the supply disruptions affecting the province.
According to INEC's statement, multiple consumers lodged complaints about the erratic electricity supply, which can pose risks to appliances and equipment sensitive to power variations. The cooperative said it was monitoring the situation closely and coordinating with NGCP to resolve the voltage delivery problem.
The incident underscores ongoing challenges in the country's power distribution infrastructure, particularly in provincial areas dependent on the NGCP's transmission network. INEC urged affected consumers to report any further fluctuations and advised caution regarding the use of electrical appliances during periods of unstable supply.
No immediate timeline was provided for the full resolution of the voltage issues. INEC said it would continue working with NGCP to stabilize power delivery to the province.