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Lawmakers Challenge DOE’s Energy Roadmap As Power Shortages Persist
May 30, 2026

Lawmakers Challenge DOE’s Energy Roadmap As Power Shortages Persist

Congress pressed energy officials over persistent brownouts, citing chronic generation shortfalls and delayed capacity investments.
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Indonesia's Coal Policy Shift Raises New Risks To Philippine Power Security
May 30, 2026

Indonesia’s Coal Policy Shift Raises New Risks To Philippine Power

Indonesia’s move to centralize coal exports raises concerns over fuel supply security for the Philippines’
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Congressional Hearing Highlights Urgent Need for Baseload Capacity
May 30, 2026

Congressional Hearing Highlights Urgent Need for Baseload Capacity

NGCP denies reporting lapses after 500-kV line trippings triggered Luzon-Visayas alerts and brownouts affecting 3.9M
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ERC Considers New Reserve Rules As Power Alerts Expose Grid Vulnerabilities
May 27, 2026

ERC Considers New Reserve Rules As Power Alerts Expose Grid

The ERC is reviewing reserve power policies and extending renewable energy charge relief as grid
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DOE Eyes Fresh 20-GW Renewable Push To Hit 2040 Clean Energy Goal
May 26, 2026

DOE Eyes Fresh 20-GW Renewable Push To Hit 2040 Clean

The Philippines plans new renewable energy auctions to add 20 GW of capacity and achieve
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Is the Green Transition Truly Green? Communities Push Back on Renewable Energy Projects
May 21, 2026

Is the Green Transition Truly Green? Communities Push Back on

The Philippines accelerates renewable energy transition, but communities raise concerns over impacts on livelihoods, ecosystems,
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Lack Of Net-Zero Strategy May Shut Philippines Out Of Global Climate Finance
May 21, 2026

Lack Of Net-Zero Strategy May Shut Philippines Out Of Global

Bain & Co. and Standard Chartered warned that the Philippines risks falling behind in attracting
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DOE Warns Of More Grid Alerts As El Niño Threatens Power Supply
May 21, 2026

DOE Warns Of More Grid Alerts As El Niño Threatens

DOE warns of more yellow and red grid alerts as El Niño threatens power supply,
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Marcos Eyes Japan Partnership To Secure Fuel Supplies
May 21, 2026

Marcos Eyes Japan Partnership To Secure Fuel Supplies

President Marcos seeks stronger energy cooperation with Japan as the Philippines and ASEAN move to
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Power Crisis Deepens as Brownouts Return and Meralco Bills Climb Amid Extreme Heat
May 21, 2026

Power Crisis Deepens as Brownouts Return and Meralco Bills Climb

Electricity power costs in the Philippines are rising amid heat-driven demand, tight supply, and brownouts,
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