Visayas Power Grid Remains Under Red Alert Amid Persistent Crisis
The power crisis in the Philippines' Visayas region persists, with the grid placed under red alert again despite the return of some generating units. This indicates a potential shortfall in supply against demand, raising the risk of widespread outages.
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