Meralco releases list of rotational brownouts

Meralco releases list of rotational brownouts

Meralco releases list of rotational brownouts

2026-05-15 22:55:34



Title Meralco Releases List of Rotational Brownouts Understanding th
the Schedule and Impact

As the Philippines continues to face power supply challenges, Meralco has a
announced a schedule of rotational brownouts in several areas. This move ai
aims to ensure a stable power supply by distributing load across different 
areas during peak hours.

But why do we need rotational brownouts? To understand this, let's first de
delve into the concept of yellow and red alerts in the Luzon grid. A yellow
yellow alert indicates low power reserves, while a red alert signals insuff
insufficient supply, which can lead to rotational brownouts. And that's exa
exactly what happened when Unit 1 of the GNPower Dinginin Ltd. Co.'s coal-f
coal-fired power plant tripped out in Mariveles, Bataan, resulting in a los
loss of 668 MW from the grid.

As Meralco works to maintain a stable power supply, it may implement manual
manual load dropping (MLD) or rotating brownouts in three time periods acro
across its franchise areas. So, which areas can expect brownouts? Let's tak
take a look at the list

Bulacan Some areas in Balagtas, Baliuag City, Bocaue, Marilao, Pulilan, 
San Idelfonso, San Jose Del Monte City, and Santa Maria;
Cavite Parts of Alfonso, Amadeo, Bacoor City, Dasmariñas City, General E
Emilio Aguinaldo, General Trias City, Imus City, Indang, Kawit, Magallanes,
Magallanes, Maragondon, Noveleta, Silang, Tagaytay City, Ternate, and Trece
Trece Martires City;
Laguna Some portions of Cabuyao City, Calamba City, Calauan, Los Baños, 
Luisiana, Majayjay, Sta Cruz, and Sta. Rosa City;
Quezon Some sections of Lucban, Sampaloc, and Tayabas City;
Metro Manila Several areas in all cities except Valenzuela, Pateros; and
and some locations in Angono, Antipolo City, Baras, Binangonan, Cainta, Mor
Morong, Rodriguez (Montalban), San Mateo, Taytay, and Teresa in Rizal.

Some specific time periods have been designated for brownouts

Between 301 and 700 p.m., some areas will experience brownouts;
Between 401 and 800 p.m., brownouts will hit some locations in Makati C
City; and Wack-Wack Greenhills East in Mandaluyong;
And between 501 and 900 p.m. in some parts of Alfonso, Dasmariñas City,
City, General Emilio Aguinaldo, General Trias City, Maragondon, Tagaytay Ci
City, and Trece Martires City in Cavite; and some locations in Biñan City, 
Laguna.

In this uncertain landscape, it's crucial for recruiters to stay ahead of t
the curve. By prioritizing transparency and communication with their client
clients, they can ensure that the impact of rotational brownouts is minimiz
minimized. So, what does this mean for recruiters? For starters, it means b
being prepared to adapt to changing circumstances, whether that's adjusting
adjusting schedules or providing alternative solutions.

In conclusion, Meralco's release of a list of rotational brownouts serves a
as a wake-up call for us all – including recruiters. By staying informed an
and proactive, we can navigate this challenging landscape with ease, ensuri
ensuring that the needs of our clients are met even in the face of uncertai
uncertainty.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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