ASEAN energy experts said the ongoing global energy crisis is accelerating renewable energy adoption across Southeast Asia, with the Philippines seeing a sharp rise in rooftop solar demand as consumers seek protection from volatile electricity and fuel prices.

SPC Power Corp. is allocating P3 billion for capital expenditures this year to fund battery energy storage systems and solar projects as the company pivots toward renewable energy solutions.

Renewable energy developer Vena Energy has begun construction of two utility-scale solar projects in Ilocos Norte, reinforcing the province’s role as a key hub in the Philippines’ expanding renewable energy landscape.

The Lopez family majority has raised fresh concerns over governance and financial risk within First Philippine Holdings (FPH), warning that key subsidiaries could be pushed into default if leadership changes occur at First Gen Corporation.

Members of the Senate on Tuesday discussed international nuclear safety treaties and raised concerns over disaster preparedness for a potential nuclear energy program.

PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Wednesday said the 48th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit will prioritize regional preparedness amid the crisis triggered by Middle East war, with energy and food security at the forefront.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed electricity distribution utilities (DUs) to implement a set of consumer protection measures, including the suspension of disconnections and staggered payment schemes, following the declaration of a national energy emergency under Executive Order No. 110.

Power for People Coalition (P4P) has questioned the decision of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to resume operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), warning that consumers may once again be exposed to volatile fuel-driven electricity costs.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it has revised portions of its 2026 Power Supply Procurement Plan (PSPP) after delays in the approval process for several Competitive Selection Processes (CSPs), affecting planned baseload and mid-merit power procurement activities.

Senator Erwin Tulfo has renewed calls to fast-track amendments to the Oil Deregulation Law, seeking to compel oil firms to disclose the actual costs of imported fuel amid continued volatility in global oil markets.