Scheduled power interruptions will affect Metro Manila and four surrounding provinces this week as utility companies conduct essential maintenance and infrastructure upgrades. Meralco announced multiple outages across Manila, Batangas, Bulacan, Laguna, and Quezon from April 12 through April 19. In Metro Manila, areas including Pedro Gil Street in Paco and Ermita will experience brief blackouts for electricity facility replacements and line repairs. Muntinlupa City residents in Alabang, Cupang, and Sucat face extended outages for infrastructure work along Manila South Road. Quezon City's Bonifacio Village and surrounding areas will be affected during line reconstruction efforts. Industrial facilities including Batangas Paper Corporation will also experience service disruptions.
