Power Outage Hits Philippine Energy Department Press Conference

Power Outage Strikes During Philippine Department of Energy Press Conference A brief power outage disrupted a press conference held by the Philippine Department of Energy on May 15, 2025. The event, which featured Energy Secretary Popo Lotilla, was temporarily plunged into darkness. The incident, while brief, sparked online discussion about the irony of the situation. Secretary Lotilla addressed the outage, stating, "I think it's because maybe our connections cannot take on some mountainous or your equipment." He explained that the outage was localized and likely caused by the building's electrical system being unable to handle the power demands. He emphasized the importance of ensuring reliable power during critical times. The incident highlights concerns about the stability of the Philippines' power grid and the need for improved infrastructure to handle increasing energy demands. The quick resolution of the outage and the transparent response from Secretary Lotilla offer a degree of reassurance.