Negros Power Spotted Trouble Before It Hit
Let’s be honest. Power interruptions are never fun. But what if a short, early morning outage could save us from a citywide blackout? That’s precisely what happened in Bacolod, and all thanks to quick action and modern tech. Negros Power prevented a major power outage by detecting a critical issue just in time.
Their team found a serious problem with one of their switches through regular thermal scanning. And when we say serious, we mean it was heating up to 316 degrees — that’s over four times hotter than the standard 70 degrees it should be operating at.
Overheating Could Have Led to a Blackout
The issue was found on the sub-transmission line that connects the NGCP substation to the Burgos and Mt. View substations. The problem? A Group Operated Air Break Switch was in danger of failing, and if it had gone down, large portions of the city could have been left in the dark for who knows how long.
Rather than waiting for the worst to happen, Negros Power did what any responsible utility company should do — they scheduled an emergency repair. This meant a temporary power interruption between 3:00 AM and 6:00 AM to fix the overheating switch safely.
Why This Temporary Outage Was Worth It
Sure, it was an inconvenience. No one likes waking up to no power, even if it’s just for a few hours. But this move showed exactly how Negros Power prevented a major power outage through fast action and modern monitoring tools. They even went on social media to explain the situation and asked for everyone’s understanding.
“We are committed to providing reliable power to our community, and this proactive maintenance is a testament to that commitment,” Negros Power said in a post.
Which Areas Were Affected?
The outage didn’t affect the entire city, but it covered many neighborhoods and barangays. Here’s a quick overview of the areas that experienced the early morning interruption:
BF Zones
- BF1:
Prk. Sambag, Villa Felicidad, Glenwood Subd., Buena Park, Trinity Christian School, Villa Homes, Villa Angela Relocation Site, Regent Pearl, River Walk, Villa Angela, Patria Village, Helvetia Heights, Savemore, Hi Strip bldng, Panasiatic Solutions, East Block, Government Center (NGC), Rio Compound, Lopue’s East Annex (bowling center New, Lopue’s East Building, Burgos St. (from Circumferential Road to Lopez Jaena), including Gonzaga Subd., Chinese Temple;Mega World,
- BF2:
Glenwood, Camp A. Montelibano, Akina East, Villa San Agustine, Patricia Homes, Royal Meadows, Residense Condominiums, Brgy. Montevista, Capitol Heights, Purok Banaue, G&V Pension Royale, Esperanza-Mabolo-Diola and Magsaysay St. Villamonte, (from MCDO to Cocks Grower Circumferential Road) including Jack ‘n’ Jill School, Bob’s Place – portion of C.L. Montelibano Ave., Foodman, Villa Fe, Bangga Cabacawan, Sto. Nino Village, Prk. Sabes Prk. Isla, Prk. Gugma, Prk. Ravadilla, Prk. Active, Capitol Hills, Greensville II . Portion of 6th St., Narra St. (Lopez Jaena St. – Hervias & Lopez Jaena St. before Negros Navigation Bldg.), Circle Inn, Malaspina St. (Lopez-Jaena St. – North Drive), North Drive (Malaspina St. – Narra Avenue), La Salle Subd., Narra Avenue (from 6th St. to HerviasSubd.), Yakal, portion of 6th St., Malaspina St. (Hilado St. to WNC), WNC Gym, Tindalo St, YLAC (Caltex – C.L. Montelibano), St. Joseph High School, Villamonte, Portion of La Salle Subd, Hilado St. (Burgos-Malaspina). Brgy. 18, Brgy. 19, portion of Brgy. 20, portion of Brgy. 21, portion of Brgy. 22, portion of Brgy. 23, portion of Brgy. 24, portion of Brgy. 26, West Negros/STI, Burgos St. (from Lacson – Bacolod Cemetery), portion of Burgos Public Market,
- BF3:
From Camingawan Substation to Alangilan including Villa Angeles, Villa Villeta, Rolling Hills, Prk Kabugwason, Jesusa Heights, Sunshine Valley, Buena Royal, Villa Soledad, BACIWA Soledad Station, Prk. Mayang, Hda. Pedring, Del Rio Phase 2 Reloc, Carmela de Bacolod, Patricia Homes, Sta. Fe, San Miguel Brewery, Providense Negros, Balay Bugana, Prk. Kaburihan, Hda. Elsa, Hda. Loygoy, Prk. Sam, San Miguel Village, Terra Verde, AbadaEscay, Velmiro, Casa Mira, San Dionisio Subd., Hda. Rosario, Hda. Conchita, Prk. 8 Pinaya-on, Granada Hts, Emiliano Lizares High sch., Police Station 5, Granada Proper to Asuncion Lizares Elem Sch., Glendale Homes, Sitio Mirasol, Stone Haven, Prk Balabag, Charito Hts, Residencia Royal, USLS Ecopark, Boy’s Home, Alunan Reloc Site, Hda. Carmen, Prk Bantug, Bantug Real-Estate, Boro-Boro Resort, Golden Gate, Prk. 6A Alangilan, Alangilan Proper, Bukal-bukal, Alangilan National High Sch., Arceo, Elem Sch., Sitio Arceo, Prk. 12 Kabutongan, Palisades, Greensville I and III
- BF4:
Celine Relocation Site, East Homes I, II, and III Subdivisions, Savemore, Pagla-um Village 2, Pagla-um State College, Cityville Subdivision, Celine Homes Subdivision, Luis Ville, Villa Alexandra 1&2, Estefania Elem Sch., Purok Pag-asa Relocation Site, Villa Estefania 1 & 2, East Villas Subd., Town Homes Verde, Camelot Village 1, Camelot Residences, Prk. Villamar, Meadows of Camelot, Country Homes 1,2 & 3, Capitol Heights Ph5, Villa Lucasan, Abkasa, La herencia, Purok Tumpok, Portion of Buri Rd from circumferential road to Camella Subd, Bacolod Philippines Temple of the Church, Forbes Hill, Fountain Grove.
MF Zones
- MF2:
Prk. 13, Magdalene Ville, Purok Luhod-Luhod, Estanzia Subd., Kaakbay HOA, Camella Subd., Dona Aurora St going to Eroreco including Villa Georgina subd, Our Lady of Mercy Hospital, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Prk. Canaan, Santorini, Purok Yanson, Tierra Minerva, Eroreco subd, Prk Casiana, Prk Sulom 1;
- MF3:
Lopue’s Mandalagan, Bangga Subay, Portion of Sta. Clara I (Back of Lopues), Mandalagan Highway (from corner Lacson and Mt. View Road to North Drive), 25th, 26th, 27th St, Convergys and Carmelite Monastery, Sunny Ville, Bombo Radyo, Lacson St. (from Caltex Ramos to Nezu) BS Aquino Drive to 20th Street, Philhealth, Colegio San Agustin, Redemptorist Church, Mc Donald’s La Salle, Jollibee Northdrive
- MF4:
From Mountain View Substation going to Lopues Mandalagan including Mountain View, Prk. Sambag, (from Lopue’s Mandalagan to Bangga Pepsi including Sta. Clara Executive Village, Sta. Clara Phase I, Villa Valderrama Subd., Tropical Villas, Mesavirre Garden , Sto. Rosario, The Row, Bata Subd.)Bata Subd. Including Gold Crest Subd., and Octagon Village Hda., The Ruins, Sta Maria (Talisay), Sawmill 2, Prk Pag-asa, Prk Pag-isa, Bacolod Golf & Country Club, Marapara Heights, Montebello Subd, Pepsi Bottling Company
- MF5:
Robinson’s Commercial Complex
What This Means for Bacolod
It’s easy to get annoyed by a few hours without power, especially during the wee hours of the morning. But when you look at the bigger picture, it’s clear that Negros Power prevented a major power outage that could have left the city in darkness for a long time.
This situation reminds us of the value of routine inspections, upgraded tech, and a team that genuinely cares about preventing problems before they snowball. We usually don’t think about our power providers — until something goes wrong. This time, something could have gone very bad, and they made sure it didn’t.
A Job Well Done
Kudos to Negros Power for being on top of things. Their quick response saved us from a serious situation. So, the next time you hear about a maintenance power interruption, remember this story. A little inconvenience today might save everyone from a lot of trouble tomorrow.
Thanks to early detection, teamwork, and a strong commitment to the city, Negros Power prevented a major power outage — and we’re all better off for it.
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