The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced that the bidding process for oil exploration activities in “conflict areas” has begun. DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi admitted that China initially resisted because of its...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) released a directive to the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to explain and show proof of basis in calculating the kilowatt-hour (kWh) consumption for Meralco consumers during the...
Electric cooperatives from Eastern Visayas have allotted P18.84 million to subsidize the discounted payments of the region’s 246,652 poor power consumers, who are affected by the strict quarantine implementations due to the...
Quezon City Rep. Jesus “ Bong” Suntay has called for a congressional inquiry after the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) allegedly increased its electricity rates to “more than double” its usual monthly charges...
Some firms are seen to pause their exploration plans for petroleum sources in the country due to the ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, said the Department of Energy (DOE). “Oil and...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to give a 30-percent discount on petroleum products to farmers and fishermen to ensure food security. Energy Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella said the DOE was...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has clarified that its bill readings are accurate and “some March and all April bills were estimated based on the past 3 months’ average daily consumption,” according...
Clean energy and consumer rights group Power for People Coalition (P4P) has been seeking the Manila Electric Company’s (Meralco) explanation over the sudden increase in consumption as reported by some consumers in...
The State Grid Corporation of China (SGCC), through State Grid International Development Co. Limited, a shareholder of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) handed out 500,000 surgical masks to the...
Vivant Energy Corporation has committed its support to officials and volunteers who are protecting sea turtles in Barangay Simpocan, Puerto Princesa City in Palawan. The energy firm has donated solar-powered flashlights, T-shirt...
