Following the Red Alert raised by NGCP on the Luzon Grid today, we implemented manual load dropping (MLD), or rotating power interruptions, Meralco Statement on May 15 Luzon Grid Power Situation Update as of 8:00 PM lasting approximately three (3) hours in some areas.
As of 6:00 PM, more than 540,000 customers in parts of Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Metro Manila, Quezon and Rizal have been affected.
For the list of areas that may still be affected by the MLD, please refer to this link: https://company.meralco.com.ph/news-and-advisories/yellow-and-red-alert-locations
We thank our big-load customers enrolled under the Interruptible Load Program (ILP) — with a collective de-loading capacity of close to 300 MW — for their continuous help in managing the situation.
We continue to closely monitor the situation and remain committed to managing the system. Updates will be provided as needed.
