A nuclear reactor inside Pax Silica? DOE says it’s an option
Beyond the nuclear question, critics warn that a Pax Silica deal should be studied well to prevent any exploitative arrangements reminiscent of the Philippines’ colonial past
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[Market Rider] Quick fixes to relieve hurting households from high power costs
For starters, the government should cut red tape for residential and commercial solar installations
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[Vantage Point] Gov’t dismantling a grid monopoly is only half the job
A policy framework earns its worth only when physical power flows reliably across the wire
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Gasoline, diesel get big rollbacks on November 10
Motorists will get some relief after months of expensive fuel, as global oil prices fall on hopes of easing Middle East tensions
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Goodbye, SPNEC: MVP rebrands Leviste’s solar firm, lines up P5-B deal
A new name, five more solar businesses, and a possible “re-IPO,” but Meralco’s makeover can’t quite banish Leviste’s past or the P10.34-billion headache that comes with it
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What’s hindering us from progress in our power generation, transmission, and distribution segments?
Top energy leaders tackle the Philippines’ energy crisis in this roundtable discussion
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MAP: Power plants in the Visayas grid
One in three power plants in the Visayas is fueled by coal, based on the Department of Energy’s list of existing power plants, as of July 2026
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[Vantage Point] Semirara: The government is auctioning an energy crisis
The government’s pursuit of the highest financial offer may inadvertently trigger the Philippines’ most expensive energy failure
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Business leaders, consumers demand solutions to Visayas power crisis at Cebu summit
Repeated power interruptions have drawn concern from domestic and international clients about Cebu’s capability to support business needs, possibly affecting future transactions and partnerships, says a business leader
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DOE: Visayas may face more red alerts in 2027 without sufficient backup systems
Energy officials say power barges and battery energy storage systems can address the imbalance in power supply and demand in the Visayas
