Power and water restoration across Cebu now progressing

CEBU, Philippines — Power and water restoration efforts across Metro Cebu are steadily progressing, now reaching over 60 percent, as utility companies continue to recover from the extensive damage caused by Typhoon Tino.

As of 12 p.m. yesterday, November 8, 2025, Visayan Electric (VECO) has restored power to 350,826 customers, reflecting 68 percent of its total customer base.

According to the utility’s update, restoration levels per area now stand as follows: San Fernando at 99 percent; Naga City at 96.1 percent; Minglanilla at 94.20 percent; Talisay City at 75.66 percent; Cebu City at 73.01 percent; Mandaue City at 59.79 percent; Consolacion at 73.08 percent; and Liloan at 36.19 percent.

“Our crews continue to work around the clock to safely restore electricity to all affected areas,” VECO said in a statement.

“Despite the scorching heat, our crews are on the ground, working tirelessly to bring back your electricity as soon as possible,” they added.

The company said that despite muddy roads, scattered debris, and tangled power lines making restoration work risky and difficult, linemen remain committed to fully restoring power to all affected communities.

VECO also expressed its gratitude to AboitizPower subsidiaries Davao Light and Cotabato Light, which sent 26 linemen and additional equipment to augment restoration efforts. Davao Light deployed two crane trucks, while Cotabato Light provided two manlifts, a utility vehicle, and tools.

Before deployment, all assisting linemen underwent safety and operational briefings tailored to Visayan Electric’s franchise area.

On the other hand, the Metro Cebu Water District (MCWD) reported that as of November 6, 2025, total water production reached 166,500 cubic meters, or 61 percent of its normal daily output of 275,000 cubic meters.

This includes 95,000 cubic meters from MCWD’s in-house sources and 71,500 cubic meters from bulk water suppliers.

In a post on its Facebook page, MCWD said that all 14 wells in the Talamban Wellfield and 11 wells in the Tisa Wellfield are operational, while 36 out of 45 direct-feed pumps are active.

In-house sources have eleven operational wells, with six wells running in the Casili Wellfield and four wells in the Liloan Wellfield.

Additional supply comes from Mactan Rock–MEPZ, Mactan Rock–Basak, and Northern Cebu sources, while PWRI–Opao remains under repair.

Four wells in Liloan, SV-15, Sta. Cruz, SV-10, and SV-9, are operational through generator sets, supplying the areas of San Vicente, Tabay-Lawom, and Sta. Cruz.

In Talisay City, all seven wells in the Lagtang Wellfield are fully operational.

In Mandaue City, out of MCWD’s in-house facilities, seven of eight wells in the Canduman Wellfield, six in Casili, and four in Liloan are functional.

Bulk water from Northern Cebu, Abejo–Cabancalan, and other operational suppliers continues to augment the system.

The MCWD added that a pipe leak in the Northern Cebu Bulk Water Supply line along Guinsay Bridge, Taytay Central Nautical Highway in Danao City, is currently being repaired after flood damage caused by Typhoon Tino.

Repair crews are addressing a damaged blow-off valve in the area, with completion expected by midnight.

Furthermore, MCWD assured consumers that its teams continue to exert “all efforts to restore full water service and ensure a reliable, clean, and efficient water supply for all consumers.” IHM (CEBU NEWS)