MASBATE CITY — Power has been restored in 24 barangays in this Opong-ravaged province. The Masbate Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MASELCO) has reported that 7.32% of the 328 barangays served by them have their power connection already restored.
The reconnected barangays include 10 in this capital city, three in Mandaon, three in Uson, six in Mobo, and one each in Balud and Cataingan towns.
“MASELCO linemen and Task Force teams tirelessly and continuously to restore power to all affected areas,” the cooperative said in its online platform. Restoration efforts continue even as MASELCO begs its consumers to be patient, understanding, and supportive.
“Do not touch or attempt to fix any wires near your home; doing so can cause severe electric shock, injury, or even death,” the MASELCO post added.
Masbate was among the hardest hit provinces when Severe Tropical Storm Opong hit the country last month. MASELCO estimated the storm’s damage to its system at P390.3 million.