Aboitiz Group Re-Powers Oriental Mindoro & Sorsogon Following Typhoon Nona

The AboitizPower Distribution Utilities Group (DU), together with the Aboitiz Foundation, has stepped up its reconstruction efforts in Oriental Mindoro and Sorsogon, deploying technical teams to lead re-electrification efforts in the two provinces following the onslaught of Typhoon Nona last December 2015.

In Oriental Mindoro, three Visayan Electric Co., Inc. (VECO) teams assisted Oriental Mindoro Electric Cooperative (ORMECO) in fixing over 35 kilometers of 13.2-kilovolt lines, secondary lines, and service wires in Calapan City and the municipalities of Victoria and Naujan. Forty-five transformer units and several customers’ electric meters were also energized there.

In Magallanes, Sorsogon, Davao Light & Power Co., Inc. (Davao Light) teams assisted Sorsogon I Electric Cooperative (SORECO 1) in fixing poles, wires, and transformers, as well as re-energizing customers’ meters.

“Nearly a month after Typhoon Nona struck, many provinces still find themselves without power. We are working hard to ensure that we are able to rebuild these communities and bring back stable and reliable power to those who need it,” said Raul Lucero, AboitizPower Distribution Vice President-Engineering Group.

Last December 2015, the Aboitiz Group already allotted P2 million for relief efforts for 1,000 families affected by Typhoon Nona in Oriental Mindoro.

“The Aboitiz Group continues its efforts to extended much-needed help to our kababayans affected by Typhoon Nona. Through the efforts of our partners and various Aboitiz team members, we will work hard to ensure that brighter days are ahead for the people of Oriental Mindoro and Sorsogon,” said Sonny Carpio, Aboitiz Foundation Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.