Catanduanes, Philippines — As of December 9, 2024, 94.6% of barangays in Catanduanes have been re-energized following the devastation brought by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine. The First Catanduanes Electric Cooperative, Inc. (FICELCO) reported significant progress in their power restoration efforts, bringing much-needed relief to the residents of the typhoon-hit province.

Barangay Energization Progress:

• Bagamanoc: 17/18 barangays restored

• Baras: 29/29 (Fully energized)

• Bato: 27/27 (Fully energized)

• Caramoran: 24/27 barangays restored

• Gigmoto: 9/9 (Fully energized)

• Pandan: 16/26 barangays restored

• Panganiban: 21/23 barangays restored

• San Andres: 38/38 (Fully energized)

• San Miguel: 24/24 (Fully energized)

• Viga: 31/31 (Fully energized)

• Virac: 62/63 barangays restored

Challenges:

While power has been restored in most barangays, some sitios and households are still experiencing interruptions due to localized issues and damaged infrastructure.

Commitment to Completion:

FICELCO, with the support of lineworkers from neighboring provinces and agencies, is pushing to achieve 100% restoration in the coming days. The cooperative reiterates its commitment to bring full power back to the entire province before the Christmas holidays.

For updates, residents can contact FICELCO through their hotline numbers or visit their office in Marinawa, Bato, Catanduanes.

Stay tuned for further announcements as the province nears full recovery.