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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.

January 30, 2026

House Committee Prepares Hearing On Solar Firms Tied To Rep. Leviste

A House panel will review the franchise of solar firms tied to Rep. Leandro Leviste following DOE penalties, canceled projects, and regulatory questions.

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 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 22, 2026

Davao City Power Rates Surge Despite Lower Transmission Charges

Power bills in Davao City surge as volatile market prices and renewable energy charges outweigh lower transmission rates from NGCP.

January 20, 2026

Leviste Defends Solar Firm Ownership, Denies Legal Violations

Leandro Leviste defends his ownership of solar firms, denying any constitutional or legal violations amid a libel case vs. Palace officer Claire Castro.

January 16, 2026

From Solar Ambitions to Scrutiny: The Rise and Reckoning of Leandro Leviste

How Leandro Leviste’s bold solar ambitions unraveled under DOE scrutiny, fines, and missed renewable targets.

January 13, 2026

Power Rates Seen to Rise as WESM Prices Surge in December

Power rates may rise in January as WESM prices surge in Visayas and Mindanao amid higher holiday demand.

January 12, 2026

Philippine Energy in 2025: 10 Major Developments Transforming the Sector

Discover the top 10 Philippine energy highlights of 2025, from coal and renewables to offshore wind and rural electrification challenges.