Residents and businesses across various parts of Cebu should prepare for a series of scheduled power interruptions, commonly referred to as brownouts, from February 15 to 21, 2026. These planned outages are essential for critical infrastructure upgrades aimed at enhancing the reliability and capacity of the local distribution systems.
Detailed Schedule of Power Interruptions
February 15, 2026 (Sunday)
On this day, three separate interruptions are scheduled:
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): Affecting portions of Lahug, Cebu City, along Salinas Drive and La Guardia Extension, to increase system capacity via transformer installation.
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): Impacting areas in San Jose and Talamban, Cebu City, along Brgy San Jose Road, for primary line reconstruction to improve reliability.
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8 hours): Covering parts of Mohon, Talisay City, near West Box Hills Residences, to boost capacity with transformer installation.
February 16, 2026 (Monday)
Four interruptions are planned:
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): In Calero, Tayud, Consolacion, and Liloan, along Pagutlan Road, for transformer installation to increase capacity.
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (3 hours): Affecting Lagtang, Talisay City, along Zone 3 Ilang Ilang St. and Lahara St., for service entrance wire tapping to enhance reliability.
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 hours): In Punta Princesa, Cebu City, along Manggahan Road, for primary line reconstruction.
- 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (6 hours): Covering Balud, San Fernando, along Cebu South Road, for leaning pole correction.
February 18, 2026 (Wednesday)
Six interruptions are scheduled, including overnight work:
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 hours): In Tayud, Consolacion, along Redwood Subdivision, for service entrance wire tapping.
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): Affecting Lanas, City of Naga, along Brgy. Lanas Road, for primary pole replacement.
- 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (4 hours): In Mohon, Talisay City, along Corona del Mar Subdivision, for service entrance wire tapping.
- 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (7 hours): Covering Pulangbato, Cebu City, along Camella Riverfront Subdivision, due to a customer shutdown request.
- 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (8 hours): In Cabancalan, Mandaue City, along M.L. Quezon Avenue, for transformer upgrading.
- 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. (1 hour): Affecting multiple areas in Mandaue City, Consolacion, and Liloan, along key roads, for personnel safety.
February 18 to 19, 2026 (Wednesday to Thursday)
Overnight interruptions include:
- 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (9 hours): In Poblacion Occidental and Poblacion Oriental, Consolacion, along major roads, for primary line maintenance.
- 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. (8 hours): Covering several barangays in Cebu City and Mandaue City, along Limonia Street and M.L. Quezon Avenue, for primary pole installation.
February 19, 2026 (Thursday)
Four interruptions are planned:
- 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (5 hours): In Pahina Central, Cebu City, along Sanciangko St., for service entrance wire tapping.
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): Affecting Tisa, Cebu City, along Cebu South Hills Rd., for similar tapping work.
- 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. (1 hour): In multiple areas of Mandaue City, Consolacion, and Liloan, for safety measures.
- 10:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (1 hour): Covering parts of Talisay City along various streets, for personnel safety.
February 19 to 20, 2026 (Thursday to Friday)
An overnight interruption is scheduled:
- 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (7 hours): In Tabunok, Talisay City, along several roads, for replacement of damaged line devices.
February 20, 2026 (Friday)
Three interruptions are planned:
- 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (10 hours): In Cotcot and Jubay, Liloan, along C. Vicinal Rd. and Cebu North Road, for primary line extension.
- 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (8 hours): Affecting Panas, Consolacion, along Purok Yellowbells Road, for pole relocation per customer request.
- 4:00 a.m. to 5:00 a.m. (1 hour): In parts of Talisay City, for safety purposes.
February 21, 2026 (Saturday)
Three final interruptions are scheduled:
- 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (2 hours): In Subangdaku and North Reclamation Area, Mandaue City and Cebu City, along key avenues, for safety.
- 6:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. (2 hours): Same areas as above, for additional safety measures.
- 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (12 hours): In these areas, for primary pole relocation to support upcoming projects.
These scheduled power interruptions are part of ongoing efforts to modernize and fortify the electrical infrastructure across Cebu. Residents are advised to plan accordingly to minimize inconvenience during these periods.
