The Visayas region is under a red alert due to persistent power plant outages, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).The alert, effective from 5 PM to 7 PM, follows previous yellow alerts that highlighted insufficient capacity to meet demand.NGCP reported that the grid's operational capacity fell below required levels, forcing emergency measures.Key contributors to the crisis include maintenance issues at Therma Visayas and Palm Concepcion power plants, which have been offline for weeks.

The situation has sparked scrutiny from lawmakers, with a Senate resolution calling for investigations into recurring outages that affect millions of residents.Past data shows similar disruptions in May 2023, raising concerns about systemic vulnerabilities in the energy sector.While NGCP assured stability through备用 sources, experts warn that long-term solutions are needed to prevent future crises.The incident underscores broader challenges in balancing energy supply and demand across the archipelago.