Philippines plugs into Indonesian power link to shockproof energy supply

The Philippines’ push to establish a cross-border grid with Indonesia highlights the growing urgency of securing energy supplies amid soaring electricity costs, marking another step towards a long-delayed regional power network. Analysts hail the move as crucial for addressing domestic energy woes and unlocking mutual interests between neighbours, though they also point to geographical and supply-chain challenges. Manila’s Department of Energy said last month that efforts were under way to...