By Helen Castaño |07:36 AM July 30, 2026
TAGBILARAN CITY — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) outlined the current power supply situation in the Visayas and its ongoing efforts to strengthen the region’s transmission network during the NGCP Power 101 Forum held at in Panglao on Wednesday, July 29.
NGCP officials said the Visayas continues to face challenges due to limited local power generation capacity and the steadily increasing demand for electricity.
As of May 14, 2026, the region recorded a peak demand of 2,779.37 megawatts (MW). To help meet the growing electricity requirement, the Visayas currently imports 200 MW of power from Luzon and 450 MW from Mindanao through the national transmission grid.
To improve the reliability of electricity service in Bohol, NGCP highlighted several key infrastructure projects, including the Cebu–Bohol 230-kilovolt (kV) Interconnection Project and the upgrading of substations in Ubay and Corella. These projects are expected to enhance the province’s transmission capacity and support its increasing power demand.
During the forum, NGCP also reminded the public to comply with Republic Act No. 7832, which prohibits the theft and sale of transmission tower components, and Republic Act No. 11361, which prohibits planting tall trees, constructing structures, and engaging in other activities that may obstruct or endanger power lines.
The corporation likewise urged the public to avoid hazardous activities near transmission facilities, such as flying kites close to transmission lines, climbing transmission towers, and burning materials near power line structures, warning that these could cause accidents and power interruptions.
NGCP also emphasized that only 3.25 percent of a consumer’s total electricity bill goes to the transmission charge, which covers the cost of delivering electricity through the country’s high-voltage transmission network.
