
ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN

ILAW Pilipinas Youth Convenor Francine Pradez and National Convenor Beng Garcia tackle the organization's recent findings in their second Focus Group Discussion about the impact of blackouts on the Philippines' tourism sector during a press conference in Manila on March 19, 2025. The group called on, among others, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to impose stricter accountability measures on electric cooperatives operating in tourism hubs. PHOTOS BY RENE H. DILAN