Meralco helps restore power in 'Odette'-hit areas
PNA-Bacolod file photo MANILA - The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) will deploy a contingent of about 50 engineers and linemen to help in clearing operations and power restoration in areas that were severely affected by Typhoon Odette (international name Rai). In a statement, the company said 25 of these engineers and linemen arrived in Cebu Tuesday. It immediately coordinated with the Department of Energy and the Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) and sent an advance party in Cebu on December 19 to help assess the extent of damage to power facilities. Meralco is also coordinating with concerned office...