Panay island has experienced a massive power outage after power plants in the island tripped off on January 2, 2024, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines.

“Multiple power plant tripping in Panay island. NGCP is working to restore voltage,” the NGCP advisory reads.

NGCP is investigating what could have caused the blackout.

The unscheduled power interruption occurred at around 2 p.m. of January 2, 2024 affecting provinces in Panay such as Iloilo, Aklan, and Capiz; the island-province of Guimaras, as well as Negros island.

Iloilo City Mayor Jerry Treñas has expressed his dismay on the blackout.

"I am utterly dismayed that due to an unstable supply the whole Panay island can be totally isolated. I call on the Department of Energy and NGCP to resolve this problem at the earliest possible time. I call on NGCP to find a more sustainable solution to the problem. The Regional Development Council - Infrastructure Development Committee will definitely look into this immediately. I am dismayed with this kind of service," Treñas stated.

(With reports from GMA Super Radyo Iloilo)