[Vantage Point] Semirara: The government is auctioning an energy crisis

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The article argues that the Philippine government’s pursuit of the highest offer in the Semirara process could undermine energy security and lead to costly power disruptions. It frames the decision as a risk of turning an energy crisis into a more severe national problem.

The government’s pursuit of the highest financial offer may inadvertently trigger the Philippines' most expensive energy failure