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.
High Demand Triggers First Mindanao Red Alert Of The Year
High forecast demand triggered Mindanao’s first red alert of the year, putting additional pressure on the already tight Visayas power grid.
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.
Davao Del Norte Consumers Pin Hopes On Davao Light As Power Transition Unfolds
Davao Light's takeover in Davao Norte raises hopes for improved electricity service, even as competing billing claims create uncertainty.
Strong Earthquake Tests Resilience Of Mindanao’s Energy Infrastructure
The DOE and NGCP are assessing energy infrastructure damage and restoring power services after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck Mindanao.
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.
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.
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.
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.