| This policy brief examines the critical role of government in ensuring a stable and affordable electricity supply, vital for national development. It compares the Philippine electricity sector's performance, characterized by high costs and supply shortfalls following deregulation, with the more state-managed successes of Singapore and Malaysia. The brief argues that the Philippines' over-reliance on the private sector and limited state intervention have hindered electrification and industrial growth. It advocates for a more proactive state role, drawing lessons from Singapore's strategic planning and Malaysia's managed privatization, to achieve energy security, affordability, and accelerate economic development. |