Visayas grid on red, yellow alerts on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines has issued red and yellow alerts for the Visayas grid due to insufficient power supply. Numerous power plants are currently on forced outage or running at derated capacities, leading to a shortfall against peak demand.
Why it matters
Energy instability poses significant risks to economic activity and public services in the affected region.
<p>The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) on Saturday said the Visayas grid will be placed on red and yellow alerts due to limited power supply available.</p><p>The red alert will be in effect from 5 to 9 p.m., while the yellow alert will be raised from 4 to 5 p.m. and from 9 to 10 p.m., the NGCP said in its <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NGCPph/posts/pfbid02HHC3psi5SKDv7inhShyp5xrqi6WYbUBQEHmviQv8zRMvCo65DqsYoxrcgkRAJLPVl" target="_blank">8 a.m.
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