Manila Sets the Standard as Visayas and Mindanao Pay More for Less Power; the Country Needs a Cheaper, Island-by-Island Energy Plan Read more »
Cebu may keep facing power supply problems for more than a year because major new power plants won’t come online until 2028, The Freeman reported. Cebu will rely on stopgap measures for over a year, and cannot promise a blackout-free Christmas. Read more »
Rice prices up 30 percent are hitting low-income households in Western Visayas hardest, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. Read more »
The National Food Authority (NFA) has distanced itself from a proposed deal to import American rice, saying the arrangement is a private-sector initiative. Read more »
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to return approximately P2.64 billion to consumers over six months, following a review that found the company had collected more than its approved distribution charges. Read more »
The Philippines is expected to post a current account deficit of nearly $20 billion annually through 2027, as elevated oil and commodity prices continue to drive up import costs, according to updated projections from the BSP. Read more »
