MVP Tulong Kapatid brings relief to flood-hit Apalit residents by Rafael Benedicto September 14, 2026 The MVP Tulong Kapatid group, led by One Meralco Foundation (OMF), distributed relief packs and drinking water to residents affected by Habagat flooding in Apalit, Pampanga, including families evacuated to Jose Escaler... Energy Council Manila 2026 to Convene Leaders Shaping the Philippines’ Energy Investment Outlook by Naomi Ganhinhin September 10, 2026 Energy Council Manila returns on 22 September 2026 at Dusit Thani Manila, bringing together senior executives, investors, policymakers, regulators and project developers from the Philippines and wider Asia-Pacific region to examine where... Why Philippine energy policy keeps losing momentum by Rafael Benedicto September 9, 2026 The Philippines has spent decades writing energy laws, setting renewable energy targets, opening electricity markets, and preparing for disruptions that could threaten power supply. Yet many of the same problems continue to... How much solar generation is being lost without operators knowing? by Rafael Benedicto September 1, 2026 A solar plant can be online, producing electricity, and still be quietly losing generation. A failed string, wiring fault, defective panel, or other localized issue may not be enough to shut down... Clean energy is scaling, but the systems around it must keep pace by Rafael Benedicto September 1, 2026 Clean energy deployment is accelerating across the Philippines and Southeast Asia, but the ports, grids, charging networks, financing structures, and policy mechanisms needed to make that growth useful, affordable, and reliable are... Energy security could give PH-China oil, gas cooperation new momentum by Naomi Ganhinhin August 31, 2026 For years, discussions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea have largely been defined by maritime tensions, competing claims, and diplomatic protests. Now, a different issue may be reshaping... ECCP’s 15th Energy Smart Forum Looks Ahead to the Next Chapter of Philippine Energy Transition by Power Philippines News August 19, 2026 The Philippines’ energy sector is at a turning point, and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) is bringing stakeholders together once again to keep the conversation moving forward. On... Visayas red alert extended as outages hit 958 MW by Naomi Ganhinhin

August 13, 2026 The Visayas grid will be under red alert from 3PM to 9PM on Thursday, August 13, as forced outages and higher demand in Mindanao tighten the region’s available power supply, according to... Building stronger electric cooperatives for the next phase of growth by Naomi Ganhinhin August 11, 2026 The next challenge for the Philippine power sector is increasingly becoming about modernizing distribution networks so they can support industrialization, digitalization, and economic growth beyond Metro Manila. That challenge is particularly evident... What Malampaya Phase 4 really means for Philippine energy security by Naomi Ganhinhin In the oil and gas industry, discovering gas is only half the battle. Getting that gas to market—through infrastructure, commercial arrangements, and supportive regulation—is where the real work begins. That reality is... Powering Legacies: Electricity as an Important Foundation of a Business by Power Philippines News Manila Water’s facilities in Metro Manila’s East Zone and Rizal Province, including ones in Balara, Quezon City (left) and Calawis, Antipolo (right), are powered by 100% renewable energy, courtesy of a retail... Can hydropower come in a shipping container? by Rafael Benedicto Hydropower does not always have to begin with a large dam or years of civil works. For Global Hydro, the future of small hydro in remote communities could look more like a... Movem, Filinvest expand EV charging in mall properties One Meralco Foundation equips 302 San Juan students through Balik Eskwela program Alternergy to raise PHP 2 billion via green notes Bishops seek suspension of SOCOTECO II board over Ignite Power JVA DOE explores regional petroleum stockpiling partnerships after APEC talks Dubai crude breach opens path to possible fuel tax reduction DOE maps 775 MW power pipeline for Panay through 2030 BIR exempts allowable system loss charge from VAT MVP Tulong Kapatid brings relief to flood-hit Apalit residents ERC orders Cotabato Light to refund PHP 53.87M to consumers About Power Philippines At the forefront of energy reporting in the country, Power Philippines delivers sharp, data-driven journalism for industry leaders, policymakers, investors, and everyday consumers. We cover the most urgent stories across power generation, renewable energy, policy, and sustainability, with a focus on the Philippine energy transition and its global context. Our editorial team is committed to clarity, integrity, and impact—bringing complex issues into focus and shaping informed public discourse. Editor-in-Chief: Dong Magsajo Managing Editor: Naomi Ruth Ganhinhin Business Development Manager : Ana Khristine Claveria Writer: Rafael Jesus Benedicto You can reach us at: [email protected]