CPII - Center for Power Issues and Initiatives

24/07/2026

Renewable energy makes electricity prices cheaper than those using conventional energy.

19/06/2026

“In lieu of new taxes, the government should maximize the resources it already owns,” Escudero said, adding that tapping indigenous energy resources could complement the country’s development goals without placing additional burdens on taxpayers.

However, Dennis Derige, spokesman of the Partido Manggagawa-Cebu, said the proposal runs contrary to the global trend of moving away from coal as an energy source.

“This proposal is detached from the international trend of many countries abandoning coal production as a source of energy. This has even been agreed upon during the Conference of Parties meetings in the past three years. Undoubtedly, this is dirty energy and must be opposed,” Derige said.

Instead of exploiting coal reserves, Derige said labor groups have long been advocating a wealth tax as a means of raising revenues to fund social protection programs and essential services.

“The labor sector has a standing proposal on revenue generation to fund social protection programs and services. This is what we have been calling for since Labor Day, a wealth tax,” he said.

 Labor and progressive groups in Central Visayas have opposed Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero’s proposal to generate additional government revenues through the exploration and development of the country’s indigenous coal resources, arguing that the government should inst...

18/06/2026

So Meralco’s problem is not really the proliferation of solar guerrillas but its control of the captive market.

31/05/2026

GUSTO PANG PABAGALIN NG MERALCO AT DTI
"Awareness is high. Interest is strong. The need is practical. But cost, financing, durability concerns, battery storage, and limited public guidance continue to stand in the way,” Agile Data Solutions said.

“The problem is no longer whether Filipinos know about solar. The problem is whether the country can make solar reachable fast enough,” it said.

A nationwide study by Agile Data Solutions Inc. reveals that high electricity costs and supply instability are driving 87 percent of Filipinos to consider solar panel installations, though high costs and limited government guidance remain key barriers to adoption.

30/05/2026

Pati si NGCP nakahanap na ng masisisi maliban sa kanyang sarili. Solar is under attack!

11/12/2025

RE Congress 2025 opens in Iloilo City today until tomorrow.