Blog - Page 10 of 30 - Balitang-Mindanao

December 10, 2025

Consumers Hail ERC Hearing as Turning Point for Davao’s Power Future

The Davao Consumer Movement welcomes the Energy Regulatory Commission’s latest hearing on Davao Light’s franchise expansion, calling it a vital step toward reliable and affordable power for Davao del...

December 5, 2025

Tourists Flee as Samal Plunges Into Darkness

Samal drew over 276,000 tourists from January to August 2025, but unreliable power keeps the numbers from rising and leaves local businesses struggling.

December 3, 2025

DOE Cleans the Slate, Purges Idle RE Projects to Revive Green Momentum

The DOE’s purge of inactive renewable energy projects clears the path for real developers and opens new opportunities as investors eye the Philippine market.

November 26, 2025

Southeast Asia Races Toward Solar–Wind Integration, Yet Hard Realities Remain

IEA finds big solar-wind opportunities in Southeast Asia, yet warns that high capital costs, grid upgrades, and inconsistent policies could slow progress.

November 26, 2025

Voices Rising: Consumers Unite Against Failing Electric Cooperatives

Consumer groups nationwide are raising their voices against electric cooperatives, urging reforms for fair rates, better service, and consistent, reliable power.

November 25, 2025

Counting the Wrong Costs: The Case for Rethinking How We Judge Renewables

An engineer from DLSU says the Philippines may be using outdated metrics like LCOE, urging better tools to measure renewable energy’s true costs and system impact.

November 21, 2025

Is Net Zero Doing More Harm Than Good?

Rising voices, even Bill Gates, caution that pursuing Net Zero too aggressively may create economic risks and unintended harm to humanity.

November 20, 2025

Agusan del Norte Races Toward a Renewable Future With Landmark 325-MW Clean Energy Project

Agusan del Norte is preparing for a significant infusion of renewable energy, with more than 325 megawatts (MW) of new capacity lined up and a unified permitting framework underway...

November 19, 2025

DOE Aims for 170 MW in Pioneering Waste-to-Energy Auction

President Marcos welcomed Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ $3B investment, signaling strong global confidence in the Philippines’ clean energy future.

November 12, 2025

Winter of Worry: Britain’s Energy Debts Hit Record High

UK household energy debt hits an eight-year high, soaring 30% as suppliers urge the government to take radical action to cut costs.