The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Thursday blamed landowners for delaying power restoration in areas after Typhoon Glenda hit the country.

NGCP said it was able to fully restore power supply in Bicol by July 24 or a week after the storm but this could have been done earlier if landowners allowed immediate access to downed transmission facilities in their properties.

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