Masbate residents endure power outages due to thermal plant issues


For at least three days, residents of Masbate are facing prolonged and frequent power outages due to ongoing technical issues at the D.M. Consunji, Inc. (DMCI) Thermal Power Plant, the province's main power provider. The situation began on February 15, 2025 at 9 p.m. when the Masbate Electric Cooperative, Incorporated (MASELCO) confirmed an unscheduled power interruption following a total shutdown at the DMCI Thermal Power Plant. The outage affected all feeders across the province, with no estimated time for restoration. By February 16, the power interruptions continued. A total of four areas were still affected across 12 municipalities.









