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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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Luzon, Visayas Grids Return to Normal After Power Plant Recovery Eases Supply Crunch
May 18, 2026

Luzon, Visayas Grids Return to Normal After Power Plant Recovery

NGCP lifted red and yellow alerts in Luzon and Visayas after key power plants restored
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DOE Presses NGCP For Full Transparency After Widespread Outages
May 18, 2026

DOE Presses NGCP For Full Transparency After Widespread Outages

Luzon and Visayas experience unexpected brownouts, triggering DOE calls for full disclosure and closer scrutiny
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NGCP Faces Investigation After Transmission Outages Cut Power To Millions
May 18, 2026

NGCP Faces Investigation After Transmission Outages Cut Power To Millions

DOE and ERC have ordered NGCP to explain transmission failures that triggered red alerts and
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Grid Failures Spark Emergency Power Interruptions Across Luzon And Visayas
May 15, 2026

Grid Failures Spark Emergency Power Interruptions Across Luzon And Visayas

Rotating brownouts hit parts of Luzon and Visayas after transmission outages forced NGCP to place
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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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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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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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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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Renewables Alone Not Enough, ACEN Says
April 29, 2026

Renewables Alone Not Enough, ACEN Says

Ayala-led ACEN Corp. cautions that neither a coal comeback nor a renewables-only strategy will fully
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