Nearly 50 distribution utilities (DUs) recorded residential electricity rates above the national average of ₱12.43 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in June 2026, indicating that consumers in many parts of the Philippines continue to pay significantly more than the national benchmark, according to an analysis by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC).  The findings underscore how differences in distribution utilities’ power supply can influence electricity costs across the country, underscoring the importance of building a more diversified and resilient power mix. The analysis comes after the Department of Energy's (DOE) announcement that the Philippines has the highest average residential [...]