Energy Transition
Philippines’ renewable sector races to meet targets as coal plants linger and LNG grows
As the Philippines confronts the climate crisis, activists argue that the urgency that once fueled the construction of coal plants to solve the power crisis of the 1990s must now…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 29, 2025
Energy Transition
The tycoons behind the Philippines’ dirty energy
Tycoon-led conglomerates hold the power to accelerate—or obstruct—the Philippines’ shift to clean and affordable electricity. They are pouring money into renewables but continue…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 25, 2025
Energy Transition
MAP: Who owns the power plants in the Philippines?
The Aboitiz Group is the country’s biggest power producer, based on July 2025 data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). It was followed by San Miguel Corporation. Together…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 24, 2025
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The Marcos Corruption Blueprint: From Diplomatic Bags to Flood Control Billions
The 53rd anniversary of martial law’s declaration arrives with bitter irony—as another Marcos presidency grapples with a mega-corruption scandal that follows the playbook pioneered…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·September 21, 2025
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Marcos and Duterte received millions in contributions from contractors. Can—and will—they be held to account?
President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte received tens of millions of pesos in campaign contributions from public works contractors despite a provision in the Omnibus…
By Guinevere Latoza·September 18, 2025
Energy Transition
‘It’s not safe here anymore’: Life in a small Philippine coal town
In Villanueva, Misamis Oriental — where two coal-fired power plants dominate the skyline — residents live with health worries they’ve grown almost accustomed to. Many have accepted…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 10, 2025
CORRUPTION WATCH
All the Presidents’ Contractors: For 20 years, Malacañang has been unable or unwilling to stop corruption in public works
For the past 20 years, across four presidential terms, the same contractors have been awarded the largest public works contracts. Whether the president is a Marcos, a Duterte, an…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·September 4, 2025
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Cartels, Collusion & Corruption: Findings of a World Bank Investigation
An investigation by the World Bank Group’s Integrity Vice Presidency (INT) found evidence of a well-organized cartel consisting of local and foreign companies, actively supported…
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism·September 4, 2025
Energy Transition
In one small town, a coal plant may hold the key to Philippines’ dirty energy exit
The government’s move to retire its last coal plant is expected to send a strong signal to private coal plant owners that the reign of fossil fuels is ending. Following the buyout…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 2, 2025
Energy Transition
Do you live near power plants? Check our map
Data from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) show that the Philippines has an installed generating capacity of 28,390 megawatts (MW) as of July 2025. Luzon accounts for the…
By Carmela Fonbuena·September 1, 2025
