The Department of Energy (DOE) of the Philippines has officially dismissed claims of an 'energy lockdown' as false, urging the public to be cautious of misleading information and AI-generated content circulating online. The DOE emphasized the importance of verifying information through official channels to combat rising misinformation. In Cebu, major power distributors, including Visayan Electric Co. (VECO) and Mactan Electric Company, Inc. (MECO), have also refuted claims of rotational brownouts and prolonged outages, assuring consumers of a stable electricity supply. The DOE reported that the power supply in the Visayas region remains sufficient, with no expected shortages. However, ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, are impacting global energy markets, which could affect fuel prices in import-dependent nations like the Philippines.