Yellow Alert Issued for Visayas Grid Amid Power Supply Concerns

The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has declared a yellow alert over the Visayas grid due to a tight power supply situation. The alert was issued on June 23, 2026, and will remain in effect from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Currently, the available power capacity stands at 2,579 MW, while peak demand is projected at 2,424 MW, leaving a precarious margin of safety.

Potential Risks with Yellow Alert

A yellow alert signals thin power reserves, leaving the grid vulnerable to disruptions if another plant goes offline.

NGCP Advisory

The situation raises alarms not only for daily consumers but also for industries relying heavily on stable electricity supply. If the conditions persist, outages could affect businesses and households alike.

This recent alert follows ongoing concerns about the stability of power supply in the Visayas region. The Department of Energy has been actively working on interventions to enhance energy reliability as previous forecasts indicated potential instability for several months.