The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) said tighter supply margins, rising electricity demand, and widespread plant outages pushed Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) prices higher during the April 2026 billing period.

DMCI Power Corporation is strengthening the hybridization of its off-grid generation portfolio as it integrates renewable energy into its island-grid operations, citing both system reliability requirements and exposure to imported fuel costs.

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced lower transmission charges for May 2026 electric bills following declines in both transmission wheeling rates and ancillary service (AS) charges during the April billing period.

NexGen Energy Corp. is redirecting part of its unused initial public offering (IPO) proceeds to offshore wind and solar developments, underscoring the company’s expanding renewable energy pipeline amid the Philippines’ push for more indigenous energy capacity.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it has been installing solar panels in its own facilities since 2020, emphasizing that the country’s largest power distributor uses the same technology it has publicly said it supports for households and businesses.

Mapúa University is integrating real-world energy security scenarios into its Energy Engineering curriculum, as the Philippines seeks to build a deeper pool of engineers capable of supporting renewable energy expansion, storage deployment, and grid modernization.

A YELLOW ALERT was declared on the Visayas grid on Tuesday after power reserves fell below required safety margins following the shutdown of several power plants and high electricity demand, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) said.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has engaged French renewable energy developer Hydrogène de France (HDF) Energy in discussions on the potential rollout of commercial-scale hydrogen-integrated power plants in the Philippines, as the government explores alternative technologies to strengthen grid reliability and reduce dependence on imported fuel.

MANILA – An official of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) on Tuesday underscored the country’s potential to achieve energy security but stressed the need to improve technology, infrastructure, and strategic partnerships.

ACEN posted a 50% increase in first-quarter net income as stronger renewable energy generation across its regional portfolio lifted earnings. The Ayala-led energy firm accelerated battery storage and renewable infrastructure rollouts amid growing focus on energy security and grid reliability.