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Verified facts
What happened
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines lifted the Yellow Alert over the Visayas power grid late Thursday, August 20, after generating capacity returned to the system, according to the approved FMB News package.
The package reports that the alert was lifted at 9:00 PM as operating reserves improved across the regional grid.
Context
Context
The Visayas grid experienced repeated yellow and red alerts earlier in August as several generating units were unavailable or operating below rated capacity. NGCP issues a yellow alert when operating margins are insufficient to meet contingency requirements.
Filipino relevance
Why this matters
Improved reserves reduce the immediate risk of supply-driven rotational interruptions during the August 21 long weekend, although grid conditions can change quickly when large generating units trip or demand rises unexpectedly.
What to watch next
What to watch next
Consumers and businesses should continue to monitor NGCP advisories for any renewed alert status, particularly if generation units return to forced outage or demand exceeds forecasts.