Eastern Visayas as leader in renewable energy [Inquirer]
By: Mel Matthew Doctor | August 29, 2025 | Published by Inquirer | READ THE STORY HERE Eastern Visayas holds an untapped potential that could transform not only its own economy, but also strengthen the Philippines’ entire energy sector. With one of the world’s largest geothermal reserves, and promising solar, wind, hydro, and tidal energy resources, the region is well-positioned to help address our most urgent need for clean, affordable, and secure energy. The stakes could not be higher. The Philippines faces a significant power deficit, with frequent grid alerts especially during peak summer months. In off-grid islands, power [...]
Northern Samar’s offshore wind potential grows, but transmission concerns must be addressed – LGU and energy advocates
TACLOBAN CITY, LEYTE, 4 August 2025 –– Representatives from the Northern Samar provincial government and energy transition advocates have identified grid infrastructure as a key barrier to the full-scale development of renewable energy (RE) projects in Eastern Visayas, particularly in Northern Samar, where four wind projects are in their pre-development stage. Northern Samar is gaining attention as a potential hub for wind project development. The Department of Energy (DOE) has already awarded five service contracts in the province as of April 2025, with more developers eyeing the region, due to its favorable wind conditions. Northern Samar Provincial Planning and [...]
Renewable energy will lower electricity prices in the long run – DOE
DOWNLOAD PDF TAGUIG CITY, 26 June 2025 –– Increasing the share of renewable energy (RE) in the Philippines’ power generation mix marks a strategic shift away from costly and volatile fossil fuels, and in turn, will lower electricity prices in the long run, the Department of Energy (DOE) emphasized in a briefing yesterday. DOE Undersecretary Rowena Cristina Guevara, in a media kapihan session organized by Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy (CASE) for Southeast Asia Philippines, said: “We’re focused on ensuring that the transition delivers on its promise of affordability, reliability, and energy security. Renewables have no fuel costs. [...]
DOE, ERC: Energy transition policy developments underway
Officials from the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) announced in a conference yesterday the developments in government policies and programs to advance the energy transition in the Philippines, in particular Republic Act No. 9513 or the Renewable Energy (RE) Act of 2008.
Southeast Asia Information Platform for the Energy Transition launched
A data hub designed to enable dialogue and promote coordination in the power sector in Southeast Asia was launched today by the regional initiative Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) to help accelerate the region’s energy transition.