Is System Loss Really to Blame for Your High Electricity Bill?
Marcos vowed to scrap system loss charges. But experts say the real drivers of high electricity costs lie elsewhere.
Can Filipinos Afford Offshore Wind? The Hidden Cost of the Clean Energy Push
As the Philippines expands renewable energy, the offshore wind pause highlights the challenge of balancing clean power goals with electricity affordability.
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.
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).
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.
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.
Davao Light vs NORDECO: A Long-Awaited Power Shift Promises Reliable Service for Consumers
The Davao electricity dispute heats up as Davao Light expands, promising better service amid NORDECO’s ongoing legal challenges.