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June 16, 2026

Multi-Awarded, Yet Consumers Still Suffer Poor Power Service

Consumer group urges NEA to review electric cooperative award criteria as several recognized ECs face complaints over unreliable power service.

June 9, 2026

Power Struggle In Davao Del Norte Leaves Consumers Seeking Answers

Nordeco and Davao Light continue to dispute operational control in Davao del Norte, leaving consumers uncertain about billing and services.

June 4, 2026

New Power Shifts Reshape the Future for Mindanao Electric Cooperatives

Mindanao’s power sector shifts highlight EC challenges, private partnerships, and the urgent need for reliable electricity to support growth and stability.

May 26, 2026

AboitizPower Unit Inks Emergency Power Deal With Misamis Occidental Co-Op

AboitizPower subsidiary Therma South signs a 2-MW emergency power supply deal with MOELCI-I to stabilize electricity service in Misamis Occidental.

May 26, 2026

Davao Light Expansion Gains Court Support, Strengthens Samal Power Supply

Court rulings cleared Davao Light’s expansion into key Davao del Norte areas, enabling full takeover of Nordeco-operated power assets.

May 20, 2026

Rising Electricity Demand In Mindanao Boosts Alsons Revenue

Strong electricity consumption in Mindanao and improved performance across its power businesses lifted Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc.’s earnings in the first quarter of 2026, even as the company...

May 7, 2026

Proposed SOCOTECO II Restructuring Draws Questions On Consumer Ownership Rights

Ignite Power denied ongoing negotiations on a SOCOTECO II deal as stakeholders questioned plans for private sector participation.

May 6, 2026

Beyond the Recognition: EC Awards Don’t Always Match Consumer Experience

Are award-winning EC Electric Cooperatives truly reliable? A closer look shows a gap between awards recognition and everyday power service.

April 29, 2026

The Hidden Charge on Every Electric Bill Hurting Filipino Families

Why Filipino electric bills keep rising: diesel dependence, hidden subsidies, blackout risks, and the smart hybrid energy fix the country needs now.

April 19, 2026

PARE Urges Accountability Over Privatization Amid Samal Power Dispute

PARE urges reforms over privatization in electric co-ops, as the Nordeco-Davao Light dispute raises concerns on power reliability in Samal Island.