Philippines Aims for Early Restoration of Five Coal-Fired Power Plants
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Philippines Aims for Early Restoration of Five Coal-Fired Power Plants

The Philippine government plans to bring five coal-fired power plants, totaling 722 megawatts in the Visayas and Mindanao, back into service by October. The move prioritizes resolving power shortages and stabilizing the grid.

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