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August 27, 2026

Davao Consumer Group Presses Davao Light On Long-Term Supply As Rates Surge

Davao Light faces calls for a stronger long-term power supply strategy as it expands its network across Davao del Norte and other areas.

August 26, 2026

Agus-Pulangi Rehab Seen To Bolster Mindanao Power Reliability

The 1,000-MW Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex is set for phased rehabilitation as the government seeks to shore up Mindanao’s electricity supply.

August 19, 2026

BARMM’s Energy Future Gains Momentum With Landmark DOE Partnership

DOE and BARMM deepen cooperation on petroleum, native hydrogen, renewable energy and electrification to strengthen regional energy security.

August 14, 2026

Is System Loss Really to Blame for Your High Electricity Bill?

Marcos vowed to scrap system loss charges. But experts say the real drivers of high electricity costs lie elsewhere.

August 14, 2026

High Demand Triggers First Mindanao Red Alert Of The Year

High forecast demand triggered Mindanao’s first red alert of the year, putting additional pressure on the already tight Visayas power grid.

August 8, 2026

Consumer Groups, Electric Cooperatives Call For Balanced Reforms On System Loss Charges

The Davao Consumers Movement and Philreca call for balanced reforms, saying scrapping system loss charges should come with broader policy changes to ensure lasting consumer relief.

July 31, 2026

Did NORDECO Deserve to Lose Its Franchise Areas to Davao Light?

NORDECO continues expanding electricity access despite losing franchise areas to Davao Light. But was the decision justified?

July 31, 2026

Can Filipinos Afford Offshore Wind? The Hidden Cost of the Clean Energy Push

As the Philippines expands renewable energy, the offshore wind pause highlights the challenge of balancing clean power goals with electricity affordability.

July 27, 2026

Tantangan Solar Project Powers Up First Phase, Strengthens Mindanao Grid

The DOE energizes Phase 1 of the 99-MW Tantangan Solar Power Project in Sultan Kudarat, boosting Mindanao's renewable energy capacity and grid reliability.

July 24, 2026

Davao Light Rules Out Franchise Expansion As Cause of Higher Electricity Bills

Davao Light denies that its franchise expansion caused higher power rates, citing tighter electricity supply, WESM prices, and generation costs instead.