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The call was made during a stakeholders' press conference organized by the Aklan Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AKELCO) at La Carmela de Boracay, where cooperative officials explained the factors behind the July 2026 electricity rate increase and discussed the broader challenges confronting the Visayas power sector.

AKELCO clarified that the increase in electricity rates is not unique to the cooperative but is being experienced by electric cooperatives across the Visayas because of conditions in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM), where distribution utilities purchase, part of their electricity to supply consumers.

According to AKELCO, the higher electricity rates were driven by increased demand across the Visayas, the limited availability of several generating plants due to outages, and repeated Yellow and Red Alert declarations over the Visayas Grid, which tightened electricity supply and pushed generation prices upward.

Without regulatory intervention, AKELCO said the residential electricity rate for July would have reached ₱15.6756 per kilowatt-hour, an increase of ₱3.5695 per kWh from June.

However, following the recommendation of AKELCO management and with the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), the cooperative continued implementing a staggered recovery of WESM costs that began during the May 2026 billing period. Under the arrangement, only a portion of the increase is reflected in the current billing cycle, while the remaining balance will be recovered gradually over the succeeding months to reduce the immediate impact on consumers.

What began as an information campaign soon developed into a broader discussion on the long-term energy outlook for Panay Island and the Visayas.

Representatives from the business sector expressed concern that sustained increases in electricity prices could discourage investments, particularly in Boracay's tourism industry, where hotels and commercial establishments rely heavily on stable and affordable power.

es in electricity prices could discourage investments, particularly in Boracay's tourism industry, where hotels and commercial establishments rely heavily on stable and affordable power.

Representatives from the business sector expressed concern that sustained increases in electricity prices could discourage investments, particularly in Boracay's tourism industry, where hotels and commercial establishments rely heavily on stable and affordable power.
Speaking during the open forum, AKELCO BOD President, Virgilio "Boyet" C. Sacdalan at the same time BOD Representative for District X (Boracay Island) urged participants to view the issue as a shared regional concern rather than solely a matter for electric cooperatives.

"This press conference is not only about informing us that electricity prices are increasing. It is about asking ourselves what we can do. This is not only AKELCO's problem—it is everyone's concern."

Dir. Sacdalan said that the continuing increase in electricity costs reflects broader challenges, including the lack of new power generation facilities in the region and delays in developing transmission infrastructure.

He encouraged stakeholders to unite in calling for action from the Department of Energy (DOE), the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).

"Who should we put pressure on? The DOE? The ERC? The NGCP? We have to do something. If we remain silent, investors may hesitate to expand their businesses. We should have one voice because when stakeholders speak together, our concerns are heard more clearly."

Sacdalan also noted that Boracay's national prominence provides an opportunity for stakeholders to elevate the issue and advocate for long-term reforms in the country's energy sector.

Echoing the call for collaboration, SB Member, Alan Palma, representing the Local Government Unit of Malay, proposed that business organizations, non-government organizations (NGOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), and other stakeholders jointly submit a signed letter requesting a formal dialogue with the DOE, ERC, NGCP, and other concerned agencies.

He also suggested inviting electric cooperatives across Panay Island to participate in a regional consultation aimed at identifying practical solutions to the growing energy concerns.

"Let us have one common goal. Let us all sit down together and work toward solutions."

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AKELCO General Manager, Atty. Ariel B. Gepty warned that electricity prices could continue to increase if the underlying issues affecting the Visayas power supply are not resolved.

"If these supply issues are not addressed, this will not be the end. As long as  generating plants remain unavailable and the Visayas Grid continues to experience Yellow and Red Alerts, electricity prices may continue to rise."

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COMPLAINT: Sa pag papaabot ng complain o reklamo,; power interruption man o electrical wiring malfunction concerns .Tandaan, maging direkta sa pagbibigay ng ating complaint.

LOCATION: Ibigay ang complete address at eksaktong landmark. Kung walang specific na landmark malapit sa inyo mismo, ibigay ang direksyon na ang reperensya ay ang eskwelahan o barangay hall.
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GM Gepty emphasized that the cooperative does not determine generation prices but merely passes through the actual cost of electricity purchased from suppliers. He stressed the importance of expanding power generation capacity and strengthening transmission infrastructure to improve long-term energy stability.

Meanwhile, SB Member Vicky Aguirre, at the same time sitting as the Committee Chairperson on Power and Energy, announced that the Municipal Council is preparing a resolution requesting the Department of Energy to create an Inter-Agency Task Force that will study and address the power supply challenges affecting Panay Island.

She said the proposed resolution will serve as the basis for a broader dialogue involving national agencies, local government units, electric cooperatives, business groups, and other stakeholders.

"Whether we like it or not, we have a real power supply problem. That is one of the reasons electricity prices continue to increase. Our energy sources remain limited, and we need a coordinated response from all sectors."

The stakeholders concluded the forum by expressing support for a unified regional initiative that would bring together local governments, electric cooperatives, the private sector, and national agencies to pursue long-term solutions that will strengthen energy security, stabilize electricity prices, and sustain economic growth across Panay Island and the Visayas.

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BORACAY ISLAND, Malay, Aklan (July 15, 2026) — Business leaders, local government officials, and consumer stakeholders in Boracay are calling for urgent intervention from national energy agencies as electricity prices continue to rise across the Visayas, warning that prolonged increases could affect investment, tourism, and economic growth in the region.