Government Ensures Adequate Fuel Supply Amidst Cyclone Impact in Northern Regions.

Manila: There is sufficient fuel supply in the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) despite the onslaught of tropical cyclones Marce (international name Yinxing), Nika (Toraji), and Ofel (Usagi).

According to Philippines News Agency, all bulk oil facilities remain operational, although three retail outlets are currently non-operational.

. The TFER confirmed that as of noon on November 15, 2024, there have been no reported disruptions in the oil supply in the affected areas. A price freeze is in effect for household liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 11-kilogram cylinders and below, as well as for kerosene products, lasting 15 days following the declaration of a state of calamity in certain areas. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has instructed relevant government agencies to ensure adequate supply of basic necessities, including fuel and power, in regions impacted by the tropical cyclones.

The government is actively working to restore power lines damaged by the cyc
lones. Six electric cooperatives across Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, and CAR are experiencing partial power interruptions, affecting over 220,000 consumer connections. The initial damage to these cooperatives is estimated at PHP22,375,861.81. The Isabela I Electric Cooperative, Inc. (ISELCO I) has partially restored connections in several towns, although over 167,000 connections remain pending. Restoration efforts are also underway in areas served by ISELCO II, QUIRELCO, KAELCO, and AURELCO, with varying degrees of progress reported.

Emergency declarations have been made in Cabagan, Isabela; Dilasag, Aurora; and Paracelis, Mountain Province due to the recent weather disturbances, prompting the need for continued focus on energy and resource management in these areas.