IN October 2022, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, speaking with the Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines, admitted that the country's power supply situation in 2023 is likely to be difficult. He said, "In 2023, the situation is a bit difficult, especially in the summer months. The scenario... shows several yellow alerts and possible red alerts in 2023."

Experts have also observed that the continued dependence of the country on fossil fuels and the slow shift to renewable energy sources are causing the current difficulties in the Philippine energy sector.

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