Brownout hits Quiapo, Sampaloc
Posted at 03/31/2012 1:13 AM | Updated as of 03/31/2012 1:13 AM
MANILA, Philippines – Power outage hit a large part of Quiapo and Sampaloc, Manila Friday night.
Several homes and establishments experienced power failure at around 7 p.m.
Meralco spokesperson Len Nazario said a tripped power line along Gil Puyat St. caused the brownout.
Power was restored in parts of Sampaloc at around 8 p.m.
However, affected areas in Quiapo will remain without power until 6 a.m. on Saturday.
Affected areas are Gil Puyat, Evangelista, Quezon Boulevard near Quiapo, Gunaw, Bilibid Viejo, de Guzman, Arlegui and Hidalgo. -- Report from Zandro Ochona, dzMM