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Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In GenSan

March 18, 2026

Bantay Kuryente, SOCOTECO II Form Partnership Amid Power Reform Debate In General Santos

Bantay Kuryente teams up with SOCOTECO II to improve consumer engagement as rival proposals from Ignite Power and Meralco shape the cooperative’s future.

March 10, 2026

NORDECO Stands Ground In Samal Power Dispute

Nordeco urges Samal consumers to keep paying their power bills to the cooperative as a legal dispute with Davao Light over distribution assets unfolds.

March 10, 2026

Government Assures Ample Fuel Supply Despite Global Oil Turmoil

The Philippine government assures stable fuel supply while preparing measures to cushion consumers from expected fuel price hikes amid Middle East conflict.

March 5, 2026

NORDECO Denounces Samal Power Takeover As “Illegal”

NORDECO condemns the Samal power distribution takeover and says it will pursue legal remedies while continuing to serve consumers.

February 26, 2026

Currents of Progress: ZAMCELCO Sparks Zamboanga’s Rise

ZAMCELCO has boosted power reliability, affordability, and local growth — illuminating the city’s economy and community development.

February 9, 2026

Nordeco Faces Calls For Greater Transparency As Power Rates Spike In January 2026

A Davao consumer group urges Nordeco to regularly publish and explain power rates following a sharp increase in January 2026 electricity bills.

February 9, 2026

High Bills, Weak Service: The Electric Cooperative Problem

Despite promises of lower costs, the Philippines faces grid instability, hidden expenses, and economic risks in its push for an energy transition that may not deliver savings. High Bills,...

February 9, 2026

Will Renewable Energy Lighten the Load on Filipino Households?

Despite promises of lower costs, the Philippines faces grid instability, hidden expenses, and economic risks in its push for an energy transition that may not deliver savings. Will Renewable...

February 6, 2026

WESM Prices Fall In January As Visayas, Mindanao See Major Declines

WESM (Wholesale Electricity Spot Market) power prices dropped 18.6% in January, led by steep declines in the Visayas and Mindanao amid lower nationwide demand.

February 3, 2026

Consumers Feel Impact of January Power Rate Increase In Davao

Consumer advocates sound the alarm over higher January electricity bills in Davao following a ₱2/kWh rate increase.