Philippines Struggles to Attract Investors Amid Soaring Electricity Costs
Soaring electricity costs and unreliable supply in the Philippines are a major deterrent to foreign investment in the manufacturing sector. While ASEAN neighbors subsidize power rates, the Philippines faces high end-user charges due to various add-ons, hindering industrial competitiveness.
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