Angry at your electricity bill? Good. That’s the first spark of consumer revolt. If the “power of choice” remains stuck in regulatory traffic, consumers need to unlock their own options: solar on their rooftops or collective purchasing via the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to knock down...
While the country prepares for any major changes in coal exports from Indonesia, its long-standing supplier, the long-awaited auction of the Semirara coal block will be pushed back to a later date. The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that it needs to fine-tune the terms of reference (TOR) for...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is racing to complete its centralized auction for mid-merit natural gas, with the agency targeting the awarding of winning bidders in the fourth quarter of 2026. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said in an interview last week that the DOE is already working with the...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced the expansion of its hydrogen exploration program after Colorado-based energy firm Koloma Inc. secured exclusive rights to pursue additional studies in Zambales province. In a statement on Friday, July 24, the DOE said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr....
The Philippines is seeking emergency supply assurances from Jakarta as Indonesia overhauls its coal export framework, a structural shift that threatens to destabilize Southeast Asia’s most coal-dependent power grid. In an interview on Thursday, July 23, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the...
SOUTH COTABATO — Renewable energy developer Apolaki Seven Inc. and its German parent company ib vogt GmbH have energized the first phase of Mindanao’s first utility-scale, ground-mounted solar power facility, marking a critical milestone in the Philippines’ push to strengthen regional energy...
Transport group Manibela’s two‑day strike rolled into its second day Thursday, July 23, as leaders weighed pushing the protest until Friday, July 24. Members began massing at the Philcoa strike center in Quezon City before 6 a.m., while demonstrations continued at more than 10 strike hubs...
Transport group Manibela began its two-day nationwide transport strike on Wednesday, July 22, to protest the latest double-digit fuel price increases and push for a P2 increase in the minimum jeepney fare. Manibela said its drivers stopped operations at 5 a.m., while members began gathering at...
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to build a 200-megawatt (MW) solar battery system in the Visayas as part of its response mechanism to the low supply on the grid. DOE Secretary Sharon Garin announced that the islands of Panay, Negros, Cebu, and Bohol will each receive a 50-MW...
Residential electricity rates in key regions in the country surged in June, driven by persistent grid instability and elevated generation costs in the Visayas, according to Department of Energy (DOE) data. Southern Leyte Electric Cooperative Inc., Northern Samar Electric Cooperative Inc., and...
Filipino households face an imminent double whammy of rising energy costs as pump prices surge and power bills threaten to escalate further due to global supply disruptions. Fuel retailers are scheduled to implement steep price increases effective Tuesday, July 21. Diesel prices will jump by...
A week from now, President Marcos returns to the SONA podium for what is essentially the home stretch of his term. Expect the usual familiar themes, predictable applause, and perhaps a standing ovation from the gallery. Most likely, we will also hear another replay of the greatest hit on the...
