The Department of Energy (DOE) on Tuesday said it is actively working with all energy sector stakeholders to maintain the stability of the nation's power and fuel systems amid the ongoing onslaught of Typhoon Tino.
In a statement, the DOE said that essential services are prioritized and restoration resources are readily available for swift deployment when necessary as it continues monitoring and close coordination between power generation, downstream oil, and transmission and distribution entities.
Despite adverse weather condition, the Energy Department said that the country’s overall power supply remains sufficient, with the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao grids continuing normal operation.
However, it said that precautionary shutdowns and localized interruptions have been recorded, such as:
On-grid power plants
As of 8:30 a.m. on November 4, 2025, the DOE said one on-grid power plant affected by 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,” it said.
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 DOE.
“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,” the Energy Department said.
Transmission lines
As of 10 a.m., two National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) 69kV transmission lines affecting parts of Leyte, Surigao del Norte and Surigao del Sur have been restored, the DOE said.
However, the agency said that 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
“All dams are in normal operations as of 8:00 a.m.,” the DOE said.
Distribution utilities
The DOE said that 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 are under total power interruption, mostly in Visayas, CARAGA, and Negros Island. 421 out of 681 (62.11%) of the municipalities are energized and restoration efforts are ongoing for more than one million consumer connections,” it added.
Downstream oil facilities
The DOE said national fuel supply remains sufficient and stable.
“Bulk facilities remain fully operational,” it said.
Electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS)
Three EVCS located in Cebu and one in Butuan City remain offline due to power outage, according to the Energy Department.
“The DOE continues to coordinate closely with energy stakeholders to ensure that restoration efforts proceed safely and efficiently,” said DOE Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella, chair of the Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER).
“While we work to bring back power as soon as the weather allows, we remind everyone to stay alert and keep safety first. Treat all wires as live, unplug appliances, and switch off circuit
breakers before evacuating or entering flooded areas. Your safety and that of your family come before anything else,” said Fuentebella. — RSJ, GMA Integrated News