NATIONAL GRID CORPORATION OF THE PHILIPPINES News Release 25 May 2012

NGCP inaugurates Mindanao Regional Control Center in Cagayan de Oro City The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has invested P147 million to build a new power control center for the Mindanao grid. Constructed from October 26, 2010 to April 19, 2012, the new building located in Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City houses state-of-the-art SCADA/EMS systems and telecommunications equipment and also serves as the office of the Mindanao System Operations, which was previously based in Iligan City. The new regional control center serves as the nerve center for grid operations in Mindanao equipped with modern power monitoring and control systems. The building was constructed as part of the infrastructure upgrade under the 3rd Regulatory Period. Carmen Substation located in the heart of Cagayan De Oro City was chosen after an extensive evaluation of its the technical, business and security viability. Considering that load center of power generation and the expansion of NGCP backbone facilities has moved geographically away from the Agus Complex in Iligan City to the northeastern and southern parts on Mindanao, NGCP deemed it best to move the regional control center as well. Taking cue from the knowledge and experience of its partners from the State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC) that Regional Control Centers in China are located in the heart of urbanized cities and not in far-flung substations, Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City was selected as the new site for being the nearest and most accessible to customers and stakeholders, an international airport, commercial amenities, and military and police installations, which will be able to respond to any emergencies at once. NGCP, the countrys sole power system operator and transmission service provider, uses the SCADA/EMS system in its day-to-day operations of the nationwide power grid. An upgraded version of this system called the OPEN3000 replaced the old GE System previously used at the Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao Regional Control Centers. This will translate to more efficient, reliable, and secure grid operations consistent with NGCPs goal of building stronger transmission for a stronger nation. SCADA or Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition refers to a collection of computers, equipment and application software integrated into a system to acquire real-time data on power system parameters and to provide monitoring and control facility for remote devices such as breakers. EMS or Energy Management System, on the other hand, is basically composed of a SCADA system with integrated advanced applications used in the management of the power grid. The upgraded system integrates the three (3) SCADAs of NGCP in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Operating the system from only one platform ensures compatibility among the three island grids and minimizes parts inventory. The upgraded operating system also increases database capacity and allows flexibility and mobility of resources, especially skilled personnel. The upgrade is expected to improve overall performance and reliability, resulting to fewer system failure incidents and shorter power restoration time. ### (photos on the next page)

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NGCPs new Mindanao Regional Control Center in Cagayan de Oro City serves as the nerve center for grid operations in Mindanao.

NGCP officials led by President and CEO Henry Sy, Jr. (right front) and Chief Technical Officer Wen Bo (left front) inaugurated the Mindanao Regional Control Center in Cagayan de Oro City on May 24, 2012. Assistant Chief Technical Officer for System Operations and Chief Executive Adviser Ma Ruoxin (rightmost) and nd Mindanao System Operations Head Eugene Bicar (2 from left) also graced the opening ceremonies.

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