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 »
Rice prices up 30 percent are hitting low-income households in Western Visayas hardest, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Read more »
Disaster officials warn that three in four families in the region could feel the drought by early 2027. Read more »
Drivers say repeated diesel price increases have halved their take-home pay, and a small fare increase doesn’t close the gap. Read more »
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to return approximately P2.64 billion to consumers over six months, following a review that found the company had collected more than its approved distribution charges. Read more »
