Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan Read more »
Cebu may keep facing power supply problems for more than a year because major new power plants won’t come online until 2028, The Freeman reported. Cebu will rely on stopgap measures for over a year, and cannot promise a blackout-free Christmas. Read more »
The Philippines braces for a potentially record-breaking Super El Niño in 2026–2027, raising concerns over drought, agricultural losses, water supply, power shortages, and extreme heat. Read more »
Nearly 2.4 million voters are set to participate in BARMM’s first regular parliamentary elections on Sept. 14, 2026, with security and voter education efforts underway. Read more »
Oriental Mindoro is hoping to regain momentum in the final months of 2026 as persistent electricity and water supply problems continue to pose challenges to the province’s tourism industry. Read more »
Meralco's new 50-MVA Bustos Substation strengthens electricity distribution in Bulacan as rising demand puts more pressure on the local power network. Read more »
