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Notice of Possible Manual Load Dropping (MLD)
Update as of 10:51AM | Date: October 20, 2026
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GUIMELCO may implement Manual Load Dropping (MLD) or Rotational Power Interruptions as advised by NGCP as a contingency measure due to generation deficiency.
The following areas are advised to take precautionary measures and preparations in case Manual Load Dropping or Rotational Power Interruption will be implemented:
San Miguel Substation: Portion of FEEDER 3 (F3)
•Portion of Jordan: Bugnay, and Parts of San Miguel (from Rotonda to GSMCI, Sitio Udyong, to Sitio Kati-Kati)
•Portion of Sibunag: Tanglad, Ayangan, Millan, Maabay, Dasal, Sebaste, Bubog, Sabang, San Isidro, and Alegria
•Portion of San Lorenzo: Constancia, Igcawayan, Sebario, Cabano, and Sapal
Tentative Time Schedule: 3:00PM onwards, approximately 3–4 hours
Actual time and area may change depending on the load requirement advised by NGCP. Interruptions may occur earlier or later than the indicated time if deemed necessary.
Portion of Buenavista: Tastasan, San Roque, San Isidro, Old Poblacion (Core), Daragan, Piña, Aguilar, Cabungahan, Gaban, Suclaran (upto crossing), Tamburong, Agsanayan
Tentative Time Schedule: 5:00PM onwards, approximately 3–4 hours
Actual time and area may change depending on the load requirement advised by NGCP. Interruptions may occur earlier or later than the indicated time if deemed necessary.
Portion of Nueva Valencia:
Concordia, Oracon, Calaya, Lanipe, San Antonio, Igdarapdap, Canhawan, Cabalagnan, Panobolon and Guiwanon
Tentative Time Schedule: 6:00PM onwards, approximately 3–4 hours
Actual time and area may change depending on the load requirement advised by NGCP. Interruptions may occur earlier or later than the indicated time if deemed necessary.
Portion of Buenavista: Portion of Salvacion, Magsaysay, Sto. Rosario, Rizal, Montpiller, Old Poblacion (Proper & Daliran), Taminla, Tacay, Mabini, New Poblacion (Purok 1)
Tentative Time Schedule: 7:00PM onwards, approximately 3–4 hours
Actual time and area may change depending on the load requirement advised by NGCP. Interruptions may occur earlier or later than the indicated time if deemed necessary.
GUIMELCO may add or remove areas in the MLD should NGCP advise a reduction or increase in the load to be dropped.
MLD may start at any time upon the advice of NGCP, and the schedule may be cancelled once the capacity of the grid becomes sufficient.
For areas experiencing unscheduled power interruptions, please contact our 24/7 Customer Service Hotline.
Thank you and keep safe always.
POWER ADVISORY
Ref. No. 2026-PO-146 See less