Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Archives

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Electric cooperatives are being urged to open up to private capital, as their outdated structure may be limiting investment, expansion, and reliable power.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

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?

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.

August 14, 2026

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.

August 8, 2026

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.

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 31, 2026

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.

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 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 9, 2026

Davao Light Begins Sole Operations In Expanded Franchise Areas After ERC Order

Power distribution shifts to Davao Light in parts of Davao del Norte and Samal following an ERC directive aimed at preventing consumer confusion and double billing.