At 12:33PM of 03 June 2017, NGCP successfully energized the transmission line providing power to the Mindanao State University (MSU), despite the gunfire which continues to be heard from the periphery.
The said transmission facility tripped last 23 May when the security crisis in Marawi City started.
NGCP personnel began inspecting the line as soon as clearance was given by the AFP. The line crew continued with inspections and repairs while gunfire was heard coming from the peripheral areas of the compound. “We decided to go and proceed with the repair with three line crews, in order to give a ray of hope to the lone government university in Marawi City, the MSU,” stated the team leader of NGCP’s restoration group for Marawi. Thankfully, the restoration activity was completed without incident.
By energizing the line, directly-connected customer MSU was energized and now receives power from the Mindanao grid.
“We are very proud of our team. The bravery demonstrated by the substation crew, who have not left their posts since the hostilities started, despite the risk to themselves, is truly laudable. We also commend our line crew who conducted repairs amidst audible gunfire. Their extraordinary bravery and dedication to public service is something we all aspire to,” the company stressed.
NGCP expressed its appreciation to the AFP for providing security while line patrol and repair were on-going, as well as for providing security for supplies being ferried to NGCP personnel on duty in hostile areas.
The company also assures the public that it is ready to conduct similar repair and restoration to ensure that power delivery service is continuous to its customers and household consumers. (pr)
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