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Read more about the article CSOs challenge ASEAN Energy Business Forum over renewable projects, electricity costs
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CSOs challenge ASEAN Energy Business Forum over renewable projects, electricity costs

MANILA, Philippines — On the last day of the ASEAN Energy Business Forum on Oct. 6, civil society organizations (CSOs) held a counter news conference flagging the country’s energy plight—privatization, deregulation…

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Read more about the article Davao officials warn of 4 to 5 year power reserve window, push for new generation facilities
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Davao officials warn of 4 to 5 year power reserve window, push for new generation facilities

DAVAO CITY, Philippines – Mindanao needs additional power generation facilities to meet growing demand, with current reserves sufficient for only another four to five years, according to warnings raised during the…

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Read more about the article Soaring electricity rates in Davao prompt calls for EPIRA review 
SOARING RATES. Residents in Davao City brace for the recent increase of electricity rates at 34.8% implemented by Davao Light Power Corporation, Inc. seven months earlier. Consumer advocates and city officials are calling for an EPIRA review.  Photo taken July 29, 2026. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Kath Cortez)

Soaring electricity rates in Davao prompt calls for EPIRA review 

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Residential electricity rates in Davao surged 34.8 percent over seven months, sparking renewed demands from consumer advocates and city officials to overhaul the nation's power industry…

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Read more about the article (PART 2/2)The Paradox: Can electric cars deliver on clean air when the grid runs on coal?
TAXI CHARGING HUB. This taxi is plugged in at the Maligayan electric vehicle charging station on July 22, 2026. The station fills with taxis as early as 4 a.m. for charging. (DAVAO TODAY Photo/Lucelle Bonzo)

(PART 2/2)The Paradox: Can electric cars deliver on clean air when the grid runs on coal?

DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- The environmental case for electric vehicles rests on a premise that is straightforward in theory but complicated in practice: an electric car is only as clean…

Continue Reading(PART 2/2)The Paradox: Can electric cars deliver on clean air when the grid runs on coal?