Cebu's power reserves are critically low, warns advocacy group Cera. With demand growing 150 MW yearly, reliance on waste-to-energy and external sources threatens grid stability and investor confidence. Read the urgent call for action.
Community groups in Cebu raise concerns over plans to convert NGCP transmission lands in Duljo-Fatima and Talamban to residential use, warning of risks to Metro Cebu's power supply stability. Read more.
Cebu's electricity demand is outpacing supply, risking economic disruption and public safety. Consumer group Cera urges immediate action for new power plants and secure water systems.
Light Fuels, a unit of Top Line Business Development Corp., receives a major DOE Visayas award for compliance and service. This recognition boosts its expansion plans across the region. Read more about this fuel industry achievement.
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas projects December 2025 inflation within 1.2% to 2%, citing food and fuel risks. Read the central bank's full analysis and outlook.
A new APEC report warns electricity demand in Asia-Pacific could soar 96% by 2060, driven by EVs and data centers. See the massive investment needed for the energy transition.
Cebu consumer group Cera calls for a freeze on utility rate increases and uninterrupted power this Christmas, as rising costs push households to the brink. Read their urgent appeal.
NGCP urges regulators to separate transmission charges, aiming to clarify electricity bills for Filipino consumers. Learn how this move could reveal the true cost drivers.
The International Energy Agency forecasts global coal demand will hit a record high in 2025 before declining by 3% by 2030, driven by competition from renewables and LNG. Read the full analysis.
NGCP reiterates its call to separate transmission charges, helping Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Average rate for November 2025 is P1.3547/kWh.
ERC grants Davao Light provisional authority to connect customers in expanded areas, promising lower rates and better service. Applications now open online.
NGCP urges unbundling of transmission charges to help Filipino consumers understand their electricity bills. Learn about the components and the recent rate changes.
Davao Light completes key power lines in Kapalong, aiming to bring lower electricity rates to new customers despite Nordeco's legal resistance. Read the latest on the franchise transition.
Davao Light's franchise expansion under RA 12144 promises stable power for Davao de Oro, boosting small businesses and keeping professionals local. Read how this shift impacts the community.
Davao Light reduces residential power rate for December 2025 billing. Lower WESM prices drive savings. Company urges mindful consumption during holidays despite the cut.
Inflation in Central Visayas accelerated to 3.3% in November 2025, driven by rising electricity and transport costs. Discover the key factors behind the regional surge.
NUSTAR Resort & Casino Cebu partners with Vivant's COREnergy for stable electricity and real-time monitoring tools. This move supports expansion ahead of new 2026 energy rules.
Cebu is set to keep its crown as the Philippines' most active office hub outside Manila in 2026, but a looming supply drought could slow deals. Colliers report details the outlook.
Negros Power has fully restored electricity to nearly 250,000 customers in Central Negros after Typhoons Tino and Uwan. Read about the swift recovery effort and community resilience.
Rep. Janette Garin files HB 6292 to extend More Power's franchise to 7 Iloilo municipalities, citing lower rates and improved service. Learn about the proposed expansion.
Iloilo police arrested two suspects and confiscated 115 grams of suspected shabu in Santa Barbara buy-bust operation. High-value individual among those captured.
Police Regional Office 6 arrests two most wanted individuals in separate Aklan and Iloilo operations. Regional Director commends teams for swift justice delivery. Report wanted persons to maintain peace.
Western Visayas police arrested five suspects including a high-value individual and confiscated over half a kilo of shabu in Barotac Nuevo and Oton operations. Support the fight against illegal drugs.
Private sector workers in Eastern Visayas get a PHP35 daily wage increase. The hike starts with PHP17, effective 15 days after publication, and PHP18 from June 1, 2026. Kasambahay pay also rises.
Thousands in Metro Cebu face water shortages for weeks as MCWD struggles to restore service. Infrastructure vulnerabilities exposed. Learn about the impact on communities.
Tropical Depression Verbena made landfall in Bayabas, Surigao del Sur. Caraga and Visayas face heavy rains, gusty winds, and rough seas. Prepare for possible flooding and travel disruptions.
Cebu and Visayas prepare for intense rainfall up to 200mm as a low pressure area may develop into Tropical Storm Verbena. Stay informed and prepared.
Pagasa warns of 100-200mm rain in Cebu and Visayas from Nov 24-25 due to a low-pressure area. Potential flooding, landslides expected. Stay alert and monitor updates.
Typhoon Tino's devastation in Cebu leaves 269 dead, with experts linking the disaster to climate change and calling for improved disaster preparedness. Learn how to help affected communities.
METRO Retail Stores Group reports a 3.7% rise in Q3 net sales to P9.91B. EBITDA jumped 18.5%. Discover how their expansion fuels growth for the holiday season.