The dry season has long been the Philippines’ most critical period for electricity demand. As temperatures rise from April to June, households and businesses sharply increase cooling usage, pushing the grid toward peak load conditions. Air-conditioning demand alone drives significant spikes in electricity consumption during these months, placing sustained pressure on generation and transmission systems. […]
The Philippine government has approved two new petroleum service contracts aimed at accelerating domestic energy development, reviving idle resources, and opening new frontiers amid ongoing global fuel volatility. The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed Service Contract (SC) 89 for the redevelopment of the Alegria Oil and Gas Field […]
CITICORE Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) has energized its 69-megawatt peak (MWp) Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 facility, strengthening power supply in the Visayas grid just in time for peak summer season and the ongoing global energy crisis. Located across 69 hectares in Barangay Eustaquio Lopez, Silay City, the project expands CREC’s solar footprint in Negros […]
A Cebu-based consumer group is pushing for a sweeping overhaul of the province’s energy supply mix, warning that continued dependence on imported fossil fuels leaves households exposed to volatile global markets. The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) said escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, have already disrupted global energy benchmarks, triggering sharp […]
The warning signs are once again flashing across the Visayas grid. A recent Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) report highlighted the possibility that the region may face yellow power alerts—an indication that electricity supply is running dangerously close to demand, leaving little room for unexpected disruptions. For fast-growing economic centers like Cebu, this […]
The ongoing war involving Iran has rapidly escalated into what experts describe as one of the largest disruptions to global energy markets in decades. The conflict has significantly restricted traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint through which roughly 20% of the world’s oil and natural gas supplies normally flow. With tanker movements […]
Cebu City has begun implementing energy-saving measures and accelerating renewable energy initiatives following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a national energy emergency, as local officials and consumer groups warn of looming electricity price spikes driven by global fuel volatility. Mayor Nestor Archival said the city government has moved quickly to reduce power consumption in […]
The Visayas power grid may enter yellow alert status in May as thin reserve margins, rising electricity demand, and persistent plant outages converge, highlighting structural vulnerabilities in the region’s energy system, according to a new outlook by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC). ICSC’s April–June 2026 outlook identified the Visayas as the most […]
Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) is rolling out a ₱HP630-million upgrade of its sub-transmission network and building two new substations in Bacolod City, as rising electricity demand driven by urban development pushes the utility to expand capacity and reinforce grid reliability. Negros Power said the investment will fund the rehabilitation of its 69-kilovolt […]
The Visayas region has emerged as a formidable economic powerhouse. Central Visayas remains the fastest-growing regional economy in the Philippines. In 2024, the region recorded a robust 7.3% growth rate, significantly outpacing the national average of 5.7%. Meanwhile, Eastern Visayas has transitioned into a period of renewed stability and is currently ranked as the 5th […]
