Quick Read
- Meralco is conducting system-wide maintenance and upgrades across NCR, Cavite, and Batangas through April 5, 2026.
- Key industrial sites, including the First Philippine Industrial Park, are experiencing multi-day outages to allow for facility testing.
- Urban areas like Caloocan and Marikina have faced localized interruptions to accommodate substation and line replacement work.
MANILA (Azat TV) – The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has commenced a series of scheduled power interruptions across Metro Manila, Cavite, and Batangas, with operations slated to continue through April 5, 2026. The utility provider confirmed that these outages are necessary to facilitate essential maintenance, facility upgrades, and rigorous safety inspections of its distribution infrastructure.
Industrial Impact and Regional Scope
The maintenance schedule disproportionately impacts industrial zones, where Meralco is conducting deep-level facility testing. In Batangas, the First Philippine Industrial Park (FPIP) in Sto. Tomas is facing a significant, continuous outage that began at 5:00 a.m. on April 2 and is expected to conclude at 5:00 a.m. on April 5. This extended window is primarily affecting major manufacturing tenants, including Ibiden plants in Barangay Sta. Anastacia, according to reports from GMA News.
In Manila, the International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) along MICT Road in Tondo experienced scheduled service disruptions on April 3 to accommodate line reconstruction work. Similarly, in Cavite, General Trias is undergoing maintenance at the Meralco plant, impacting local facilities such as Purefoods–Hormel in Sitio De Fuego, with intermittent outages occurring throughout the day.
Urban Infrastructure and Routine Maintenance
Beyond industrial hubs, the utility firm has rolled out localized service interruptions in Metro Manila. In Caloocan, residents and businesses in Sitio Gitna and surrounding areas faced an overnight outage from 11:00 p.m. on April 2 to 5:00 a.m. on April 3, tied to testing at the Meralco–CIPP substation. Inquirer reported that Marikina City also saw targeted service gaps on April 2, specifically affecting A. Bonifacio Avenue, parts of Marcos Highway, and the Arton by Rockwell development in Quezon City, due to facility replacement work.
Meralco emphasizes that these efforts are designed to ensure the long-term reliability and safety of the power distribution grid. While the majority of the planned activities are concentrated within industrial compounds, the utility has advised nearby residential sectors to anticipate potential fluctuations or temporary service losses as crews complete the necessary upgrades.
The timing of these maintenance windows during the Holy Week period reflects a strategic choice by Meralco to conduct intensive grid hardening when industrial demand is lower, thereby minimizing the broader economic impact of the required infrastructure downtime.