BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO
BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya — The Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (Nuvelco) has been working tirelessly to restore electricity across the province, aiming to complete the task before Dec. 12.
Super Typhoon Uwan left a trail of destruction, damaging approximately 19,000 of its 20,896 poles in the province.
The typhoon’s fury has caused significant damage to Nuvelco’s infrastructure, with many poles toppled, broken or otherwise damaged. The cooperative estimates the initial cost of damage to be around P12 million.
Nuvelco general manager Fredel Salvador reported that crews are working around the clock, inspecting 2,354 poles so far, with 177 field personnel deployed on restoration work.
However, some areas remain challenging to access, and Salvador appealed for patience and understanding.
“We ask for your patience, cooperation and prayers as our personnel work under dangerous conditions to bring power back to every community,” Salvador said, adding that Nuvelco will not stop until service is fully restored.
“The cooperative has also received assistance from other electric cooperatives and government agencies, ensuring a swift and efficient restoration process,” acknowledged Salvador.
The cooperative has received support from Task Force “Kapatid” and several electric cooperatives, including Cagayan I and II, Pampanga II and III, Tarlac I and II, Zambales I and Marinduque.
“We are aiming to complete the restoration work by Dec. 12, 2025, although this timeline may be adjusted depending on weather conditions and accessibility,” Salvador added.
He also expressed gratitude to the people of Nueva Vizcaya for appreciating the efforts of Nuvelco and its partners in restoring power and rebuilding their communities.