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‘Uwan’ causes power outages in Luzon, Visayas

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reported that 61 transmission lines in Luzon and the Visayas have been knocked out by strong...

‘Uwan’ cuts power in parts of Eastern Visayas, Bicol

Super Typhoon ‘Uwan’ began affecting parts of Eastern Visayas and the Bicol regions, bringing heavy rains and destructive winds, resulting in widespread power interruptions on...

Misery as ‘Opong’ plunges Masbate into darkness

Electricity remains out in all 21 municipalities of Masbate after Severe Tropical Storm ‘Opong’ pummeled the province, with authorities racing to restore power lines...

Most electric cooperatives have lower power rates than Meralco—NEA

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) lauded electric cooperatives for lowering power costs for their member-consumers. NEA administrator Antonio Mariano Almeda said 90 out of 121...

Outages in La Union, Pangasinan as ‘Emong’ destroys powerlines

Many areas in La Union and Pangasinan are experiencing widespread outages on Friday as Typhoon Emong destroyed power lines and caused massive floods, delaying...

Keep the lights on and costs down

“The challenge is immense, but so is the potential for transformation” Filipino consumers know the struggle of power outages all too well. From sudden brownouts to...

Looking beyond Meralco’s renewed franchise

“The company has already demonstrated its ability to bring progress wherever it goes.” As climate change intensifies, the Philippines finds itself facing more frequent and...

ILAW Study: Power Outages Cost PH Businesses PHP 10K Daily; Multi-faceted Approach Needed

MANILA, Philippines — 10 July 2024 — Energy organization ILAW released a study revealing that most businesses lost PHP 10,000 to PHP 30,000 per...

Diesel plants helped avert blackout in April

Power generation companies called on the government to help make diesel plants more viable as these facilities helped avoid rotating power outages during red...

Luzon grid faces power outages as 19 plants shut off

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced a red alert status for the Luzon grid Tuesday, warning of possible power outages between...

Blackout illuminates electricity woes

We cannot allow Panay’s experience to become a symbol of neglect but rather a national call to action Recently, the blackout that struck Western Visayas,...

Sanctions eyed vs. NGCP, operators over W. Visayas blackout

The government is eyeing potential sanctions against the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and the operators of multiple power plants following the...

Nasugbu residents want Meralco as its distributor

Residents and establishments in Nasugbu, Batangas are asking for transfer of their electricity service to Manila Electric Co. because of alleged frequent power outages...

New transmission line to avert power outages this year

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. said Tuesday the completion of the Hermosa-San Jose transmission line and the onset of the rainy season will help...
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