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Source: Sophia Dedace, gmanews.tv
-- The 683 power circuits in Luzon that have been destroyed by typhoon Santi have been fully energized since 5 a.m. Sunday, the Manila Electric Co. said.

“With the restoration of all our affected circuits, we are now conducting mopping operations and attending to individual concerns of customers which we hope to complete at the soonest time possible," said Meralco external communications manager Jose Zaldarriaga in a statement.

He then identified the following as the reasons behind the power outages: fallen trees and electrical poles, damaged electrical equipment, and debris that hit Meralco’s facilities.

He added that those experiencing brownouts can reach them via their Call Center’s number, 16211. Other queries can also be reported to 09175592824 and 09209292824.

Zaldarriaga assured that the power utility’s personnel are working around the clock to re-energize the damaged circuits.

Santi’s rains and strong winds wreaked havoc as early as Friday night, downing power and communication lines, causing landslides, destroying roads and bridges, and claiming at least 14 deaths in Luzon.

According to the latest situation report of the National Disaster Coordinating Council on Sunday morning, the following areas are still without electricity or are experiencing power interruptions: