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Brownouts and Broken Economies: The Crisis Facing Philippine Island Tourism
May 15, 2026

Brownouts and Broken Economies: The Crisis Facing Philippine Island Tourism

Unreliable electricity in Baler, Bantayan, and Samal is holding back tourism growth and limiting local
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Power Prices Soar: Rethinking EPIRA, Renewable Charges, and Energy Affordability
May 15, 2026

Power Prices Soar: Rethinking EPIRA, Renewable Charges, and Energy Affordability

Philippine electricity remains costly despite EPIRA reforms, as FIT-All and GEA-All add pressure. A call
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Fisherfolk, Residents Protest Talim Island Wind Project Over Environmental Concerns
May 15, 2026

Fisherfolk, Residents Protest Talim Island Wind Project Over Environmental Concerns

Protesters in Rizal call for the suspension of the Talim Wind Power Project over alleged
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PCCI Pushes Faster Oil, Gas Exploration to Secure Energy Future
May 14, 2026

PCCI Pushes Faster Oil, Gas Exploration to Secure Energy Future

Business and energy industry leaders (PCCI) say the country needs to accelerate oil and gas
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ERC Suspends Green Energy Charge For 2 Months To Ease Consumer Burden
May 14, 2026

ERC Suspends Green Energy Charge For 2 Months To Ease

Electricity consumers nationwide will see temporary savings after the ERC suspended GEA-All collections for May
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Guerrilla Solar vs Grid Stability: The Growing Clash Over Rooftop Power in the Philippines
May 13, 2026

Guerrilla Solar vs Grid Stability: The Growing Clash Over Rooftop

The guerrilla solar debate pits energy independence against grid stability as Meralco seeks tighter installation
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Solar Industry Welcomes 3 Year Importer Accreditation Rule for Clean Energy Equipment
May 9, 2026

Solar Industry Welcomes 3-Year Importer Accreditation Rule For Clean Energy

New customs rules extending importer accreditation to three years are expected to boost Solar and
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DOE Supports Electricity VAT Relief As Lawmakers Push Lower Power Costs
May 7, 2026

DOE Supports Electricity VAT Relief As Lawmakers Push Lower Power

DOE supports efforts to lower electricity prices, including possible VAT removal, while urging careful economic
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The Fossil Fuel Reality Behind the Energy Transition
May 7, 2026

The Fossil Fuel Reality Behind the Energy Transition

Global renewable growth is accelerating, yet fossil fuels still underpin food, industry, and development, revealing
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DOE Maintains Power Stability Despite Oil Crisis Pressures
May 6, 2026

DOE Maintains Power Stability Despite Oil Crisis Pressures

No brownouts expected in remote areas, DOE says, citing strong diesel reserves and a stable
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