Manila, Nov. 3 -- The focus of measures put in place against the impact of Typhoon Tino (international name Kalmaegi) is aimed at limiting impacts on power consumers and the efficient restoration once electricity is cut, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Monday.

DOE Undersecretary and Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER) Chair Felix Willam, in a statement, said DOE activated the Task Force on Energy Resiliency (TFER) and the National Inter-Agency Coordinating Cell at 8 a.m. Monday, as Tino moves across from northeastern Mindanao and Visayas to Southern Luzon.

"Our priority is the safety and well-being of the communities we serve," he said.

He said the DOE is closely coordinating with power generators, the transmission provider, dis...