THE Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) assures its 7.8 million customers of continuous, reliable and stable electricity service throughout the Holy Week break.

While Meralco Business Centers will be closed from March 28 to 30 in observance of the Easter Triduum, the power distributor's personnel will be ready 24/7 to attend to customer concerns on electricity service. All Meralco Business Centers will resume operations on April 1.

"We are one with the nation in observing a solemn and safe Holy Week. As a 24-hour service company, we assure our customers that our crews are on standby to attend to concerns and unexpected power interruptions," Meralco Vice President and head of Corporate Communications Joe Zaldarriaga says.

With the Holy Week coinciding with the start of the dry season, Meralco also reminds the public to practice electrical safety and energy efficiency for a safe and worry-free break.

Meralco reminds those going out of town to unplug unused appliances. Refrain from using octopus connections or plugging in extension cords into a single power outlet as this could overheat and result in fire and other accidents.

Avoid placing and running electrical cords under rugs or carpets as constantly walking on these could damage the insulation of the wires. Meralco adds that all wires and cords should be kept organized, tucked and stored away.

Lastly, electrical equipment and devices should be placed far from showers, sinks and tubs.

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