Energy Transition
Tycoons Swoop in on the Clean Energy Boom, Raising Prices for Consumers: A story in 6 parts
Highlights Companies owned by some of the country’s richest business tycoons have run circles around government regulators, allowing them to gain control of the country’s clean…
By Guinevere Latoza·June 23, 2026
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