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?
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.
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.
Rising Electricity Demand In Mindanao Boosts Alsons Revenue
Strong electricity consumption in Mindanao and improved performance across its power businesses lifted Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc.’s earnings in the first quarter of 2026, even as the company...
Samal’s Grid Transformation Brings Promise and Pushback
A contested power transition unfolds in Samal as Davao Light takes over, balancing improved service with ongoing legal and public concerns.
Brownouts, Bills, and a Power Struggle: Nordeco in the Spotlight
An in-depth look at Nordeco’s history, achievements, controversies, and the impact of Davao Light’s takeover on consumers and local power.
Philippines’ Green Energy Drive Gains Ground, but Key Bottlenecks Persist
The Philippines accelerates its renewable energy push, yet grid gaps, financing hurdles, and regulatory delays slow the Green energy transition.
WESM Prices Fall In January As Visayas, Mindanao See Major Declines
WESM (Wholesale Electricity Spot Market) power prices dropped 18.6% in January, led by steep declines in the Visayas and Mindanao amid lower nationwide demand.
Consumers Feel Impact of January Power Rate Increase In Davao
Consumer advocates sound the alarm over higher January electricity bills in Davao following a ₱2/kWh rate increase.