Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

June 25, 2025

GNPK Drops LNG Project in Kauswagan After Community Pushback

In a win for climate advocates and local communities, a proposed 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, has been halted. The project was...

June 16, 2025

Inside Mindanao’s Grid: Power Gains and Gaps

For most of us, turning on a light or charging a phone is second nature—electricity just works. But behind that simple flick of a switch is the power grid,...

June 16, 2025

No Power, No Progress: The Critical Role of Baseload Power in Mindanao’s Growth

Mindanao, the Philippines’ second-largest island and a vital economic hub, is undergoing rapid growth. Over the last six years, Mindanao’s economy has grown at an impressive average rate of...

May 29, 2025

Hedcor Powers Development in Bukidnon With ₱5.7M Community Share Distribution

Hedcor, the run-of-river hydropower unit of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., has turned over more than ₱5.7 million in community shares to its host communities in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao. The funds,...

May 28, 2025

Mindanao’s Top Power Generators Report Q1 2025 Earnings

The top three power generation companies in Mindanao—Aboitiz Power, San Miguel Corporation (SMC), and First Gen—have released their first quarter (Q1) earnings reports for 2025. Let’s take a look...

May 28, 2025

Axelum Partners with First Gen to Boost Renewable Energy Use

Axelum Resources Corporation, a publicly-listed manufacturer and exporter of premium coconut products, has partnered with Lopez-led First Gen Corporation to advance its transition to clean energy. Axelum revealed that...

May 28, 2025

Survey Finds Strong Public Backing for Davao Light Franchise Bid

A large majority of residents in Davao del Norte and Davao de Oro are in favor of Davao Light and Power Company (Davao Light) expanding its services into areas...

May 13, 2025

Coca-Cola Adopts Competitive Power Market for Sustainable Energy in Mindanao Plants

Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines (CCEAP) has moved three of its production facilities in Mindanao under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) system to support its energy efficiency and...

May 13, 2025

NEA to Study Power Grid Link for Tourist Island Camiguin

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with Spanish engineering consultancy firm Osprel SL to explore connecting Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid through submarine power cables. According...

April 30, 2025

Mindanao Grid to Gain 232-MW Power Boost in 2025, Says DOE

The Department of Energy (DOE) expects the Mindanao power grid to receive a 232-megawatt (MW) increase in capacity this year, according to a DOE official. Engineer Mark Christian Marollano,...