Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

October 29, 2026

MGEN Eyes Added Capacity As Mindanao Power Demand Rises

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is considering a bid for a 232-MW Mindanao coal plant as electricity demand rises and the government prepares to privatize the facility.

October 23, 2026

Super El Niño Puts Mindanao’s Hydropower at Risk, Exposing Urgent Need for Energy Diversity

With Super El Niño looming, Mindanao’s hydropower is at risk, highlighting the need for energy diversity and proactive planning to secure power and limit impacts.

October 23, 2026

Ignite Power Wins Consumer Backing For Socoteco II Power Upgrade

Ignite Power wins consumer approval for its Socoteco II joint venture, paving the way for power distribution upgrades in South Cotabato and Sarangani.

October 14, 2026

Iran War, El Niño, Soaring Prices: Why Coal Matters More Than Ever

As the Philippines advances its renewable energy transition, El Niño and the Iran war underscore coal’s role in keeping electricity affordable and reliable.

October 13, 2026

Davao WTE Project Faces Backlash Over Waste Segregation Failures

Davao City’s proposed waste-to-energy project faces scrutiny over waste segregation failures, environmental risks, and calls to strengthen recycling systems.

October 9, 2026

Leviste Arrest Warrant Deepens Scrutiny Over Solar Ventures

A Makati court has issued an arrest warrant for Rep. Leandro Leviste over an alleged Public Service Act violation linked to Solar Para sa Bayan’s franchise.

October 7, 2026

Davao Presses Ahead With Japan-Backed Waste-To-Energy Facility

Davao City is advancing a ₱5-billion to ₱6.8-billion waste-to-energy project expected to generate 11 MW of net electricity and help manage the city’s waste.

October 6, 2026

The Public Cost Of Keeping Financially Failing ECs Afloat

Financially struggling electric cooperatives highlight the cost of weak management, poor service, and a system where the public may ultimately bear the burden.

October 2, 2026

Mindanao’s Power Supply Faces a 2028 Squeeze

Mindanao faces a possible power supply crisis by 2028 as shrinking reserves revive concerns that have been building for years.

September 30, 2026

Promised Power, Missing Megawatts: The Leviste Solar Scandal and the Power Alerts

Leandro Leviste’s undelivered solar projects matter beyond the scandal. They come into focus as the country faces power alerts and a growing supply crunch.