Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

December 14, 2024

Energy Calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande, Surigao del Norte Province

As of December 12, 2024, the Philippine News Agency reported the Surigao del Norte Provincial Board has declared a state of calamity in Siargao and Bucas Grande islands following...

December 13, 2024

Diesel Electrifies 4 Barangays in Tawi-Tawi

The province of Tawi-Tawi received another power boost in the last quarter of 2024. The National Power Corporation (NPC) inaugurated and energized the Tabawan Diesel Power Plant and distribution...

December 4, 2024

Nordeco Faces Scrutiny Over Power Issues

The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (Nordeco) faced intense questioning from the House Committee on Legislative Franchises during a recent hearing, as lawmakers raised concerns about its repeated failures to...

November 26, 2024

Bracing For the Upcoming Energy Shortage

Recently, local power experts have been discussing a potential energy shortage. Davao Light and Power Company’s (Davao Light) President and COO, Rodger Velasco, said that Mindanao could face a...

November 25, 2024

FDC Green Energy Launches 20.75 MW Solar Project in Mindanao

Key Takeaways: FDC Green Energy Corp. is launching a 20.75-megawatt solar project in Misamis Oriental, Mindanao, marking a shift towards renewable energy. The solar farm is expected to generate...

November 22, 2024

Better Power Service Doesn’t Necessarily Mean It’s More Expensive

Contrary to popular belief, better does not always mean more expensive. Quality service and low costs are not mutually exclusive, and this is especially important to understand when discussing...

November 19, 2024

Slowly but surely: A confident transition to clean energy

At the Stratbase ADR Institute’s Pilipinas Conference 2024 held in Manila Polo Club in Makati City energy stakeholders discussed the issues and opportunities regarding the country’s transition to clean...

November 17, 2024

A Smarter Way to Cook

Now that Mindanao has its sights set on energy security by transitioning to a more sustainable energy mix by 2030, it is high time residents rethink their energy consumption...

November 12, 2024

This Power Plant Is A First for Mindanao

This Power Plant Is A First for Mindanao Key Takeaways: A new hybrid power plant was officially launched in Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi, aimed at providing 24/7 electricity to the island...

November 11, 2024

Powering Up Culture and Tradition in the Davao Region

Energy initiatives all over the world can fuel conflict between many different sectors. Local communities must protect against the impact of big projects on their way of life, energy...