The Department of Energy (DOE) has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerate nationwide energy development, aligning with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to expand energy access, enhance affordability, and ensure sustainability for all...
Electricity prices in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) dropped by 26% in the first half of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator...
First Gen Corporation is ramping up investment in its geothermal portfolio, with major upgrades planned for its over 40-year-old power plants in Leyte and Negros, alongside new exploration in Mindanao. “In geothermal,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that the Philippines is seeing strong global investor interest in its energy sector, with potential investments reaching up to USD 43 billion. Speaking at a Palace...
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta has tendered her “irrevocable resignation” to the Office of the President on Monday, according to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). The development, confirmed by official...
A new study warns that the Philippines’ growing reliance on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) could significantly raise electricity costs over the next four years—but also highlights that a pivot to renewables...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Atty. Sharon Garin as the new Secretary of the Department of Energy (DOE), Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced during a Malacañang press briefing on July...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has given the go-ahead for the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to start implementing its staggered cost recovery totaling at least PHP 28.29 billion beginning...
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to a “transparent, science-based, and inclusive energy transition pathway” as it clarified the intent of its draft Department Circular (DC) on integrating...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is projecting a significant decline in electricity prices across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao by 2050, driven by the completion of projects under the Green Energy Auction Program...
