Meralco all set for BSKE on Oct. 30
THE Manila Electric Company (Meralco) assured the public of its readiness for the 2023 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE).
Meralco said they will have a crew on standby to respond to any electricity service concern for the elections set on Oct. 30.
Meralco has already inspected the electric facilities of close to 3,000 polling and canvassing centers which include public schools and barangay halls within its franchise area.
It is also conducting maintenance activities for its distribution facilities to ensure stable and reliable electricity service on election day.
The distribution utility has also trimmed trees and removed hazards that can obstruct power lines and prepared over 300 generator sets and nearly 800 flood lights on stand-by in case there will be an unexpected power interruption.
“Meralco will be on alert 24/7 to respond to any distribution-related problem until the conclusion of the election process.
Our crews will be deployed in strategic locations across its franchise area and will be ready to address any possible problem on electricity service,” Meralco Spokesperson and Vice President for Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga said.
Meralco also reminded personnel who will be manning polling and canvassing centers to refrain from plugging in unnecessary appliances to avoid octopus wiring which can lead to overloading.
The public, meanwhile, is urged to refrain from using balloons, firecrackers, confetti and party poppers near overhead lines and facilities to avoid tripping and power interruptions.
For power-related concerns or inquiries on election day, Meralco advised the public to contact its hotline 16211 or through its social media accounts on Facebook (www.facebook.com/meralco), or X (formerly Twitter) via @meralco.
