By Joann Villanueva April 22, 2019,
8:24 pm
MANILA -- The Department of Energy (DOE) has activated the Task
Force Energy Resiliency (TFER) after a 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit parts of
Luzon past 5 pm Monday.
Citing a report from the National
Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the energy department said in a
statement that power interruptions took place in Pangasinan, Pampanga, La
Union, and Bataan.
"The provinces of Quezon,
Batangas, Camarines Sur, and Sorsogon were also affected but have already been
restored," it said.
DOE explained that "in the
event that the affected facilities and capacities will be unable to come
online, the occurrence of power outages is probable".
"Situation updates on the
status of energy facilities will be released as soon as the information becomes
available. Rest assured that the entire energy family will keep the public
properly informed on the matter," it added.
In a text message to mobile phone
users in the country, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
Council (NDRRMC), said a 5.7 magnitude earthquake was recorded at Castillejos,
Zambales at around 5:11 pm Monday that was later elevated to 6.1 by the
Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs.
It said damages and aftershocks are
expected, thus, it advised the public to ensure their safety. (PNA)
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