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21 Jul 2026
3:54PM
Grid woes push Visayas power rates among nation's highest
CEBU CITY— The instability of the Visayas grid has driven power costs higher, with three electric cooperatives in the region posting among the country's five highest electricity rates.
17 Jul 2026
11:48AM
Semirara seeks court protection over DOE asset disclosure demand
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has asked a Makati court to stop the Department of Energy (DOE) from requiring it to disclose proprietary asset and technical information that the company said could be shared with competing bidders for the next coal operating contract covering the Semirara mine.
14 Jul 2026
10:44AM
US firm begins search for hydrogen deposits in Pangasinan, Zambales
CEBU CITY—A United States-based company has begun exploration activities in parts of Pangasinan and Zambales to determine the presence of naturally occurring hydrogen deposits and assess their commercial viability.
9 Jul 2026
5:08PM
DOE orders urgent action to stabilize Visayas power grid
CEBU CITY—Energy Secretary Sharon Garin has directed National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), power generators, and other key industry players to fast-track the restoration of affected transmission lines and energization of affected generating units to stabilize the Visayas grid.
8 Jul 2026
9:26AM
DOE tightens scrutiny of 121 power facilities over reporting lapses
CEBU CITY— At least 121 power generation facilities are facing heightened regulatory scrutiny after failing to respond to Show Cause Orders (SCOs) issued by the Department of Energy (DOE) requiring them to explain why they failed to comply with mandatory reportorial requirements.
18 Jun 2026
8:45AM
DOE sees Visayas grid stabilizing as more power supply comes online
CEBU CITY—After more than a month of recurring yellow and red alerts, the Visayas Grid may finally be headed toward stability as additional power supply becomes available, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
7 Jun 2026
11:56AM
DOE, Ayala Land rally public behind energy conservation
Encouraging Filipinos to adopt simple energy-saving habits could help strengthen the country's energy security and reduce pressure on the power grid, according to the Department of Energy (DOE), which is promoting greater public participation in demand-side management efforts.
28 May 2026
1:21PM
DOE, Robinsons Land push practical energy-saving habits
As electricity demand continues to rise and energy costs weigh on households and businesses, the Department of Energy (DOE) is encouraging Filipinos to adopt simple, consistent habits that can help reduce unnecessary power use.
19 May 2026
2:46PM
DOE eyes added power generation capacity for strained Visayas grid
CEBU CITY — The Department of Energy (DOE) is fast-tracking a series of “well-designed” power projects to boost capacity in the Visayas grid, which has been strained by recurring yellow alerts in recent weeks.
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