Visayas to receive reduced power imports from Mindanao

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/09/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Visayas grid will receive reduced power imports from Mindanao after a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck General Santos City, damaging key energy infrastructure, including power plants, the Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday,…

Facing prolonged Visayas power issues, DOE rolls out interventions

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Consumers in the Visayas should brace for possibly more rotational brownouts as the region’s grid will likely remain strained in the coming weeks, according to energy stakeholders. The Department of Energy (DOE) on…

Possible rotational brownouts in Metro Cebu on June 1

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/01/2026

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Visayan Electric on Monday, June 1, warned consumers in parts of Metro Cebu of another round of possible rotational brownouts if power conditions in the Visayas grid worsen and a red alert status…

DTI eyes mandatory certification for solar panels, batteries

Logan Kal-El M. Zapanta 06/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is moving to place solar energy equipment, such as panels and batteries, under its mandatory product certification program, a measure aimed at ensuring the safety, quality, and…

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