Mindanao Was Supposed to Have Enough Power. So Why Are Alerts Rising?
Mindanao was projected to have enough power in 2026. Why are alerts piling up, and what can be done?
Mindanao Power Alerts Raise Fears Of Another Crisis
Recent Red and Yellow Alerts on the Mindanao Grid raise concerns over the region’s ability to meet growing electricity demand.
Davao Light Promised Cheaper Power. Will It Deliver?
Davao Light vowed reliable, affordable electricity for former Nordeco areas. But are consumers finally getting what they were promised?
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.
Consumer Groups, Electric Cooperatives Call For Balanced Reforms On System Loss Charges
The Davao Consumers Movement and Philreca call for balanced reforms, saying scrapping system loss charges should come with broader policy changes to ensure lasting consumer relief.
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?
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.
DCM Claims Nordeco Pullout Left Critical Assets Missing, Complicating Takeover
DCM flags missing equipment after Nordeco’s exit, warning of risks to service reliability as Davao Light begins Tagum takeover.
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.
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,...