The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and other local utility providers have scheduled maintenance activities from April 7 to 12, 2026. These temporary power outages are necessary for line reconstruction, facility replacement, and system upgrades to ensure grid reliability.
Below are the affected areas based on the maintenance schedule:
Tuesday, April 7
- Pampanga (Candaba) and Bulacan (San Ildefonso)
- Time: 12:01 AM – 1:00 AM (approximate)
- Affected Areas: Portions of Malipampang–Calasag–Calawitan Road, including parts of Barangay Malipampang (San Ildefonso) to Barangay Pangclara (Candaba).
- Facilities: Calawitan National High School and nearby industrial facilities.
- Reason: Line reconstruction and facility inspection.
Wednesday, April 8
- Quezon City (Barangay Don Manuel and Mabuhay area)
- Time: 8:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Affected Areas: Portion of Nicanor Ramirez Street from Cordillera Street to Sampaloc Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Reason: Line reconductoring, facility replacement, and installation of lightning protection devices.
Wednesday to Thursday, April 8–9
- Quezon City (Kamuning and Sacred Heart)
- Time: 11:00 PM (April 8) – 5:00 AM (April 9)
- Affected Areas: Portions of Kamuning Road, 11th Jamboree Street, and surrounding vicinities.
- Reason: Overnight facility replacement and line reconductoring works.
Thursday, April 9
- Calamba City, Laguna (Barangay II – Tibag)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- Affected Areas: Portions of Tibag Road, including select subdivisions and residential sitios.
- Reason: Installation and replacement of various electrical facilities.
Sunday, April 12
- Bulacan (Sta. Maria and Norzagaray)
- Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (with specific intervals)
- Affected Areas: Portions of Balasing–San Jose Road, including several residential sitios, industrial parks, and nearby communities.
- Reason: Installation of new electrical facilities and system improvement works.
- Preparation: Residents in affected areas are advised to charge electronic devices and prepare alternative lighting sources.
- Appliances: It is recommended to unplug sensitive appliances (e.g., computers, televisions) before the scheduled outage to prevent damage from potential power surges during restoration.
- Early Restoration: Power may be restored earlier than scheduled if the maintenance work is completed ahead of time.