June 15, 2026
DOE rejects calls to lift coal moratorium
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DOE rejects calls to lift coal moratorium

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • May 8, 2026

The Department of Energy (DOE) has reaffirmed that the country’s coal moratorium policy remains in effect, saying there is currently no compelling need to lift restrictions on new coal-fired power projects. In...

ERC clears PHP 16.37-B Meralco CAPEX program
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ERC clears PHP 16.37-B Meralco CAPEX program

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • May 8, 2026

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved around PHP 16.37 billion worth of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects for Manila Electric Company (Meralco), allowing the utility to proceed with a wide range of...

John Paul Ang appointed Petron president and COO
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John Paul Ang appointed Petron president and COO

  • by Rafael Benedicto
  • May 7, 2026

Petron Corporation has appointed John Paul L. Ang as its new President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), following the company’s Annual Stockholders’ Meeting (ASM) on May 7. The appointment was approved during...