Our grid has a China problem
We wanted private companies running our electricity grid. So, naturally, we ended up with another government owning part of the operator.
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National Grid Corporation of the Philippines coverage — transmission, grid alerts, and power-reliability stories.
NGCP: More Visayas reserves hinge on suppliers
NGCP pledges to boost Visayas power reserves amid recent alerts, emphasizing supplier readiness and compliance to ensure grid reliability and stability.
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NGCP gains regulatory certainty in ERC fee deal
NGCP and the Energy Regulatory Commission signed a Compromise Agreement ending their long-running legal dispute over permit and annual supervision and…
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NGCP gains regulatory certainty in ERC fee deal
National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resolve a long-standing dispute over regulatory fees through a…
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Panay needs more power
Panay needs at least 150 MW of additional baseload power capacity as electricity demand grows 10% to 12% annually, NGCP says.
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NGCP eyes rooftop solar tracking
NGCP is urging a mandatory system to track rooftop solar installations, citing grid management challenges from unrecorded solar capacity and changing weather…
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Visayas grid logs 123 alerts as supply falters
The NGCP said 93 yellow alerts and 30 red alerts were recorded in the Visayas from January to 3 September. The strain intensified Thursday as NGCP placed the…
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Visayas at Mindanao Grid nasa red alert
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Visayas grid logs 123 alerts as supply falters
The Visayas grid has logged 123 yellow and red alerts in 2024 as prolonged power plant outages trigger rotating brownouts and tight supply, with NGCP warning…
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Visayas power deficit triggers 22nd red alert
Visayas grid hits its 22nd red alert of 2026 as prolonged plant outages and limited Mindanao imports leave power supply below peak demand.
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Visayas power deficit triggers 22nd red alert
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Backup power link planned for island
NGCP is building a backup 230-kV transmission link to improve power reliability on Mactan Island, connecting mainland Cebu through a submarine cable and…
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Treñas seeks action on brownouts
‘We are ready to work with everyone concerned, but we need solutions and urgency. This should not become a normal part of everyday life for our Ilonggos and…
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ERC moves to scrap VAT on system loss
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July transmission charge edges up on higher reserve power costs
Electricity consumers in the Philippines will see a slight increase in July transmission charges as higher ancillary service and reserve power costs offset…
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NGCP sees sufficient supply today
NGCP projects stable power supply nationwide on 6 July with sufficient operating reserves across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, while restoring transmission…
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