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January 29, 2026

ERC Confirms Davao Lights Provisional Authority As Nordeco Urges Consumers To Stay

The franchise dispute between Davao Light and Power Co. and the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative continues to unfold, as regulators clarify the scope of provisional authority while legal and...

Baseload power ensures reliable, affordable energy. Explore why coal, gas, and nuclear remain key as the Philippines builds a future-ready grid.

January 28, 2026

Baseload Power: The Backbone of a Future‑Ready Energy System

Baseload power ensures reliable, affordable energy. Explore why coal, gas, and nuclear remain key as the Philippines builds a future-ready grid.

January 28, 2026

Leviste Resigns From Solar Firm Boards As Largest PH Solar Project Nears Operations

After weeks of controversy, Batangas Representative Leandro Leviste exits solar firms now controlled by Meralco as MTerra Solar moves closer to phased commercial operations.

January 27, 2026

Consumer Advocates Demand Accounting Of Nordeco’s WESM Obligations

Consumer group Partners for Affordable & Reliable Energy (PARE) urges clarity on Nordeco’s WESM status, citing consumer risks, power outages, and the need for regulator intervention.

January 27, 2026

The Net Zero Mirage: Why Global Targets Risk Growth & Equity

Net-zero ambitions shape climate policy worldwide, but critics warn they are unrealistic, economically harmful, and not suited to countries like the Philippines.

January 26, 2026

Siargao’s Power Crisis: Urgent Reforms Needed After Another Island-wide Blackout

Siargao’s 2024 blackout exposed deep power system flaws, hurting tourism and daily life; experts urge resilient infrastructure and energy security reforms.

January 26, 2026

Solar Philippines’ Projects Could Have Cut Electricity Price By Half, Says DOE

Solar project failures kept electricity prices high, according to the DOE, as unmet RE commitments reveal deeper issues in enforcing renewable energy accountability in the country.

January 23, 2026

Why Coal Still Matters for Energy Security and Affordable Electricity

Coal remains central to energy security and affordable electricity in the Philippines and worldwide, balancing reliability and cost as demand grows.

January 23, 2026

More Cooperatives Tap NEA Loans As Electrification Drive Accelerates

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) released ₱2.8 billion in loans to 45 electric cooperatives, boosting rural electrification and supporting power distribution upgrades nationwide.

January 22, 2026

The Philippines’ Energy Wake-Up Call from Its Southeast Asian Neighbors

The Philippines faces high power costs and frequent outages, while its ASEAN neighbors keep electricity affordable through pragmatic policies.