Regional Engagements

The Visayas power system continues to face persistent challenges driven by tightening supply conditions, transmission constraints, and exposure to fuel and market price volatility. These issues directly affect business continuity, investment planning, and regional competitiveness.

Given the increasing frequency of supply stress events and rising operational costs, there is a need for a structured dialogue among key energy stakeholders. This webinar convenes government, utility operators, private sector users, and technical experts to assess the current situation and identify practical response pathways. This webinar serves as a platform to align perspectives across the energy ecosystem and strengthen coordination between public and private stakeholders. It aims to support more informed decision-making and improve preparedness amid ongoing and emerging energy supply challenges in the region.

OBJECTIVES:

• Present an updated overview of the Visayas power situation
• Clarify structural and operational drivers of energy constraints
• Surface the impact of energy instability on businesses and industries
• Identify immediate and medium-term response measures across sectors
• Promote coordination among policy, utility, and private sector actors

KEY DISCUSSIONS

• Current supply-demand outlook in the Visayas grid
• Grid reliability and infrastructure constraints
• Price formation and market dynamics
• Operational impacts on businesses and industries
• Short-term mitigation strategies
• Medium-term investment and policy directions