MANILA – All power grids across the country are under normal conditions, but the risk of a yellow alert remains should another major power plant outage occur, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said. In an…
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…
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…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – The Visayas power grid will continue to operate under tight margins for at least another week as available generation capacity continues to hover only slightly above projected peak demand. Supply margins across the…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — Power supply shortages currently affecting the Visayas grid underscore the urgent need for increased investments in the energy sector. However, investments should not be limited to conventional and renewable energy sources alone. According…
CEBU CITY, Philippines – If the Philippines seriously wants to consider nuclear power in its energy mix to address fragile energy supply and high power costs, the government must take the leading role. As far as investors…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu – Waste and energy crisis are two major concerns that are currently affecting Metro Cebu. Speaking on behalf of the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA), its convener Nathaniel Chua said both should be considered…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — The need for a stable water supply and power are interconnected. According to the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocate (CERA), water supply cannot be made stable unless there is also enough energy to power the…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A Cebu-based group is calling for a review of the province’s energy roadmap, stressing the need for stable baseload power plants in Cebu. Speaking on behalf of the Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA),…
MANDAUE CITY, Cebu — A plan to convert pieces of land located in Brgys. Duljo Fatima and Talamban in Cebu City from utility to residential use is seen to “cripple” Cebu’s dream of achieving energy stability in…
Nearly two weeks after typhoon Tino hit the country, parts of Cebu remained without water and electricity as workers encountered challenges in restoring the public utility services. …
When the lights go out, business stops. For many micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Cebu, even a brief power interruption can mean spoiled goods, delayed services, and lost income. As the province grows into a…
