DOE still has ‘no clear fix’ to power supply problems

The country’s power supply mess is getting uglier by the day, particularly in the Visayas. Perhaps President Marcos’ “mahiya naman kayo” verbal fireworks now need to be directed squarely at Department of Energy (DOE) officials. While millions of distressed Filipinos endure tight supply and punishing electricity rates, the agency still appears to be searching for the switch—even for much-needed short-term fixes.