Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In GenSan

March 18, 2026

Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In General Santos

Bantay Kuryente teams up with SOCOTECO II to improve consumer engagement as rival proposals from Ignite Power and Meralco shape the cooperative’s future.

March 14, 2026

Global Energy in Transition: The 2026 Iran War and the Philippine Energy Crisis

The 2026 Iran War has triggered record fuel price hikes. Explore the conflict's impact on the Philippines' strategy for energy security.

March 12, 2026

Rising Energy Prices Ahead: Practical Ways Households Can Slash Electricity Costs

Power rates could rise amid global energy pressures. Here are practical tips to help households save electricity and lower monthly bills.

March 10, 2026

NORDECO Stands Ground In Samal Power Dispute

Nordeco urges Samal consumers to keep paying their power bills to the cooperative as a legal dispute with Davao Light over distribution assets unfolds.

March 10, 2026

Government Assures Ample Fuel Supply Despite Global Oil Turmoil

The Philippine government assures stable fuel supply while preparing measures to cushion consumers from expected fuel price hikes amid Middle East conflict.

March 5, 2026

NORDECO Denounces Samal Power Takeover As “Illegal”

NORDECO condemns the Samal power distribution takeover and says it will pursue legal remedies while continuing to serve consumers.

March 3, 2026

Brownouts, Bills, and a Power Struggle: Nordeco in the Spotlight

An in-depth look at Nordeco’s history, achievements, controversies, and the impact of Davao Light’s takeover on consumers and local power.

March 3, 2026

Scientists Identify Breakthrough Potential For Ocean Renewable Energy In Southern Philippine Sea

UP-led marine study finds prime ocean renewable energy conditions in the southern part of the Philippine Sea.

March 3, 2026

Power Shift in Samal: Island Grid Enters New Phase

After years of crippling outages, Davao Light takes over Samal’s power distribution, launching an upgrade to restore stability and fuel growth.

February 26, 2026

Currents of Progress: ZAMCELCO Sparks Zamboanga’s Rise

ZAMCELCO has boosted power reliability, affordability, and local growth — illuminating the city’s economy and community development.