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CLEARING THE LINES. A crew member from Cotelco prunes a tree underneath the 69kv line in Makilala town in North Cotabato on Wednesday (Dec. 1, 2021). The Cotelco team said it is targeting to clear some 50 kilometers of their 69-kV line (inset) traversing two towns each in North Cotabato and Maguindanao provinces. (Photos courtesy of Cotelco) KIDAPAWAN CITY, North Cotabato - The Cotabato Electric Cooperative Inc. on Wednesday launched here the annual massive clearing operation of its 69-kilovolt (kV) power line to ensure power reliability initially covering the 50-kilometer stretch of the highway between Makilala and Tulunan towns. Godofredo B. Homez, Cotelco general manager said, the activity targets to trim down vegetations within the standard perimeter of the light poles to avoid line disruptions that can lead to power outages. Based on guidelines, at least three meters from the pole must be cleared from any potential obstructions such as trees, tree branches, and permanent structure

North cotabatoDatu paglasGodofredob homezCotabato electric cooperative incCotabato electric cooperativeClearing the linesa crew member from cotelco prunesa tree underneath 69kv line in makilala town north cotabato on wednesday dec 1021 the cotelco team said it is targeting to clear some 50 kilometers of their 69 kv line inset traversing two towns each in north cotabato and maguindanao provinces photos courtesy kidapawan cityOrth cotabato the electric cooperative inc on wednesday launched here annual massive clearing operation of its 69 kilovolt kv power line to ensure reliability initially covering 50 kilometer stretch highway between makilala and tulunan towns godofredob homezOtelco general manager saidHe activity targets to trim down vegetations within the standard perimeter of light poles avoid line disruptions that can lead power outages based on guidelinesT least three meters from the pole must be cleared any potential obstructions such as treesTree branchesNd permanent structures underneath quot vegetation is the primary cause of power interruptionsHis will also serve asa precautionary measure to guarantee public safety against electrocutionUot he said the activity will focus on cotelco 69 kv line traversing tulunan and makilala towns in north cotabato withdatu paglas town adjacent maguindanao province between for an estimated distance of 50 kilometers homez they combined maintenance technical units to speed up operation avoid any untoward power loss during also sought help local government barangay officials guide clearing teams getting permission from private landowners allowing them enter their premises quot electricity is considered essential especially amid coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic where vaccination campaign continues this season christmasUot homez said pna