24/10/2026
The Misamis Occidental II Electric Cooperative, Inc. (MOELCI-II) informs its Member-Consumer-Owners (MCOs) that, based on information provided by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the recent series of unscheduled power interruptions was caused by an insulator flashover on the dedicated power line serving Third Millennium Oil Mills, Inc. (TMOMI) in Jimenez, Misamis Occidental.
The reported fault triggered the automatic tripping of the NGCP Bañadero Substation, resulting in power interruptions in areas within MOELCI-II’s franchise coverage.
According to the information provided, insulator flashovers can be difficult to detect during routine visual inspections, particularly in their early stages when visible signs of physical damage may be absent. This makes early fault detection challenging and increases the risk of unexpected power interruptions when protective systems automatically respond to electrical faults.
In response to these incidents, MOELCI-II has coordinated with NGCP and requested stronger preventive measures, enhanced inspection and monitoring procedures, and appropriate corrective actions to improve early fault detection and minimize the recurrence of similar incidents.
MOELCI-II will continue to work closely with NGCP to pursue appropriate technical interventions aimed at improving the reliability and continuity of power transmission serving its franchise area.
MOELCI-II sincerely appreciates the patience and understanding of its Member-Consumer-Owners affected by these interruptions.
The cooperative remains committed to providing timely updates on power service interruptions and related developments while working with concerned agencies to help ensure a more reliable electricity supply.
