By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 15, 2018 at 07:15 pm
from manilastandard.net
Grid operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said it is committed to ensuring that its system is resilient from calamities, both man-made and natural, by using resilient transmission tower designs and implementing its disaster response action plans.
NGCP said in a statement disasters affecting the integrity of the country’s transmission grid happen in different instances, but the company invested in disaster preparedness and resiliency plans.
“With NGCP’s comprehensive disaster preparedness, response, and business continuity program, damage brought by natural and man-made disasters to transmission lines and facilities are swiftly and efficiently addressed, to ensure the quick continuation of activities disrupted by the loss of power,” the company said.