Energy Secretary Sharon Garin stated that the Pax Silica project, with its eventual 3-GW demand, would likely require its own power system as plugging it into the Luzon grid could be 'too dangerous' for consumers.

Meralco, the Philippines' largest electricity distributor, announced a rate hike for June 2026 billing, attributing the increase to higher generation charges caused by tight supply conditions in the Luzon grid and previous yellow and red alerts.

The Luzon grid has returned to normal operations, providing relief after several days of power alerts and brownouts.