A peasant group in the Philippines, Anakpawis, criticized Energy Secretary Sharon Garin for downplaying the country's oil situation, stating that the issue is a matter of survival for many Filipinos.

GUIMBAL, Iloilo–Some 149,896 beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) across Western Visayas are set to avail of discounts in their electricity bills via the lifeline rate program of the Department of Energy (DOE). The program was launched here on Friday, graced by Energy Secretary Sharon Garin and Energy Undersecretary Mylene Capongcol. According to

The Philippines could face a rise of 16% in power prices by April unless the government intervenes, says Energy Secretary Sharon Garin

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin is calling on the Philippine government to use its ASEAN chairship this year to advance regional energy security in response to the ongoing global oil crisis.