Oplan Halalan 2025: Negros Power Commits to Stable Power Supply for Elections
Dubbed “Oplan Halalan 2025”: this commitment is a signed agreement with a comprehensive contingency plan between the NEPC and COMELEC for a safe National and Local Elections on May 12, 2025.
Dubbed "Oplan Halalan 2025": this commitment is a signed agreement with a comprehensive contingency plan between the NEPC and COMELEC for a safe National and Local Elections on May 12, 2025.
Understanding the need for stable power supply during the elections and subsequent canvassing, Negros Power disclosed that it is fully prepared to ensure a reliable power supply. Dubbed “Oplan Halalan 2025“: this commitment is a signed agreement with a comprehensive contingency plan between the NEPC and COMELEC for a safe National and Local Elections on May 12, 2025.
The Oplan Halalan 2025 by Negros Power
Oplan Halalan 2025 initiative underscores Negros Power’s commitment to supporting democratic processes by guaranteeing a stable power grid before, during, and after election day.
The Negros Power franchise covers a significant portion of Negros Occidental, including Bacolod City, Talisay City, Silay City, Bago City, Murcia, and Don Salvador Benedicto. Needless to say, the company cannot answer questions about other distribution utilities or their plans.
What’s the Plan?
The company’s Oplan Halalan 2025 plan encompasses 159 participating schools, seven canvassing centers, and 1 COMELEC tech hub. All these are supported by a total substation capacity of 281MVA, 11 substations, 13 power transformers, and 47 feeder lines.
Pre-Election Readiness:
Negros Power has already completed key infrastructure improvements and preventive maintenance activities, including:
- Bacolod-Silay 69kV Line Rehabilitation: Ensuring the reliability of this critical transmission line.
- Alijis Transformer 2 Energization: An 18 MVA capacity was added to enhance power distribution in the area.
- Substation Readiness: Ensuring all substations are fully energized and operational.
- Hotspot Inspections and Transformer Maintenance: Identifying and addressing potential issues to prevent outages.
- Activation of Satellite Warehouses: Ensuring the immediate availability of materials and equipment for swift response to any incidents.
- Standby Generator Units: Three generator units are being prepared for backup power in case of outages.
- Power loads for feeders and transformers are being monitored and maintained below 70% capacity to prevent overloading on election day.
During Election Operations
Election day and the subsequent counting of votes remain crucial during election season. A dedicated Oplan Halalan 2025 Command Center has been activated to monitor the grid 24/7 and respond swiftly to incidents.
- Field Crews: 37 field crews are strategically deployed across the franchise area to address technical issues.
- Roving Teams: 20 roving teams will be on standby to provide support and address immediate concerns.
The Command Center will operate in full coordination with the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) to ensure seamless communication and rapid response.
Post-Election Commitment:
Following the elections, Negros Power will conduct a comprehensive performance assessment to review the effectiveness of their response and identify areas for infrastructure enhancement.
- Standby Teams: Teams and resources will remain on standby for two additional days to support any election-related facilities that may require assistance.
- Clean Up Drives: Teams will participate in clean-up drives to remove election paraphernalia posted on poles, trees, and other common poster areas.
Negros Power and Its Commitment
Engr. Bernard Bailey Del Castillo, Chief Operations Officer of Negros Power, emphasized the company’s preparedness:
“Negros Power is fully prepared for the upcoming National and Local Elections with a robust contingency plan in place. Our command center is now operational and equipped to oversee all field operations. Preventive maintenance across all polling places and canvassing centers has been completed to ensure optimal functionality of all systems. Hotspot corrections within school internal systems have been addressed, and distribution transformers and service drop wires have been uprated to enhance reliability.”
The COO also said that they will address any issues near the precincts. Technical and community relations teams will conduct roving around schools, marshalling, and addressing any technical or community needs. Operations will run in two shifts, from 5 a.m. until ballot counting concludes.
On May 10, a dry run will simulate procedures and communication protocols, utilizing a reporting app that utilizes field reports in real time on our command center dashboard, reporting, and response processes, ensuring our systems are ready for a seamless election day.
This comprehensive preparedness plan underscores Negros Power’s commitment to ensuring a smooth electoral process for all stakeholders.
