The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted a new set of rules for governing microgrid systems, marking another step toward accelerating electrification in underserved areas while also strengthening consumer protection. Issued under...
Pangasinan 2nd District Representative Mark Cojuangco is pushing to integrate nuclear energy into the Philippines’ power mix through a new legislation, saying the move could bring electricity costs down to as low...
First Gen Corporation clarified that it was Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc. (Prime Infra)–not its chairman and CEO Federico “Piki” R. Lopez–that requested the inclusion of so-called “key man” provisions in their joint...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has filed a criminal complaint against individuals involved in the unauthorized removal of an electric meter, following a viral incident that raised concerns over consumer protection and...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called for the activation of ASEAN’s emergency petroleum-sharing mechanism and proposed regional joint oil stockpiling as Asia faces renewed risks to fuel supply chains. Marcos made...
Calls to suspend the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products intensified this week, with senators pushing for broader fuel tax relief as global oil prices continue to rise. During the April 13...
In photo: Cabanglasan Hydropower Corp. (Bukidnon) / Photo credit: REDCRun-of-river hydropower developer Repower Energy Development Corporation (REDC) has reported a 177% surge in net income to about PHP 330 million in 2025,...
Energy stakeholders gathered at the 2026 Electric Cooperative (EC) Summit on April 14-15 at Novotel Manila Araneta City, with discussions centered on strengthening the resilience of electric cooperatives amidst rising energy costs...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) brought together leaders from government and sports in a Women’s Month forum that underscored how inclusion and leadership diversity are increasingly shaping institutions in traditionally male-dominated sectors, including...
The Philippines is seeking a fresh sanctions waiver from the United States to allow continued imports of Russian crude and petroleum products, as supply disruptions tied to escalating geopolitical tensions strain domestic...
