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October 29, 2026

MGEN Eyes Added Capacity As Mindanao Power Demand Rises

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is considering a bid for a 232-MW Mindanao coal plant as electricity demand rises and the government prepares to privatize the facility.

October 23, 2026

Ignite Power Wins Consumer Backing For Socoteco II Power Upgrade

Ignite Power wins consumer approval for its Socoteco II joint venture, paving the way for power distribution upgrades in South Cotabato and Sarangani.

October 14, 2026

Iran War, El Niño, Soaring Prices: Why Coal Matters More Than Ever

As the Philippines advances its renewable energy transition, El Niño and the Iran war underscore coal’s role in keeping electricity affordable and reliable.

September 17, 2026

Court Unblocks Socoteco 2 Vote On Ignite Power Partnership

A court cleared Socoteco 2’s plebiscite on the Ignite Power deal as complaints alleging irregularities in the partnership remain under investigation.

September 3, 2026

Can Private Capital Save Struggling Electric Cooperatives?

Electric cooperatives are being urged to open up to private capital, as their outdated structure may be limiting investment, expansion, and reliable power.

September 2, 2026

Leviste Further Cuts SPNEC Stake As Scrutiny Over Solar Ventures Intensifies

Batangas Rep. Leandro Leviste further reduced his SPNEC stake after a ₱3-billion share sale as Ombudsman and DOE issues continue.

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.

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 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.

July 14, 2026

GenSan Court Rejects Bid To Stop SOCOTECO II-Ignite Power Talks

A GenSan court ruled that SOCOTECO II may continue negotiations with Ignite Power after denying a request to temporarily stop the talks.