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July 22, 2026

DOE Steps Up Mindanao Electrification As Household Power Access Reaches 94.9%

The DOE is prioritizing Mindanao in its push to achieve full household electrification by 2028 through off-grid and renewable energy solutions.

July 21, 2026

Controversies Put Electric Cooperatives and NEA in the Spotlight

Recent controversies involving electric cooperatives and the NEA are raising consumer concerns over transparency, accountability, and power sector governance.

July 8, 2026

Grid Modernization Becomes Critical Bottleneck in Energy Transition as Electric Cooperatives Struggle

Grid and infrastructure upgrades are vital for the energy transition, but many electric cooperatives face challenges in modernizing power distribution systems.

June 22, 2026

SC Affirms NEA Reform Act, Clearing Path for Stronger Accountability in Electric Cooperatives

The SC ruled that electric cooperatives, as franchise holders, remain subject to government regulation under the state's police power (NEA Reform Act).

June 11, 2026

Electric Cooperatives and Public Funds: Is the Return Worth the Cost?

Electric cooperatives face scrutiny over public funding and service reliability, raising questions on value for taxpayers.

May 26, 2026

When Transmission Fails: Red Alerts Expose the Fragility of the Grid

Recent red alerts in Luzon and Visayas exposed the fragility of the Philippine grid and renewed scrutiny on NGCP and transmission failures.

May 26, 2026

Government Tightens Oversight Of NGCP Following Major Transmission Line Trippings

President Marcos orders NGCP to restore key transmission lines as Congress probes grid failures behind widespread Luzon brownouts.

May 24, 2026

Davao Households To Save On Electricity Bills As ERC Halts Renewable Energy Charge

Davao Light reduced residential electricity rates to P10.35/kWh for May 2026 due to lower transmission charges and suspended GEA fees.

May 9, 2026

Mindanao in the Dark: The Human Cost of Failing Electric Cooperatives

Unreliable electricity in Mindanao is hurting students, businesses, and families, exposing deep gaps in power service and infrastructure.

April 14, 2026

BARMM’s Energy System Under Pressure and Reform

BARMM has enough fuel for now, but long-term energy challenges persist—a deep dive into its energy system, demand, and path toward sustainability.