The next administration, which presumptive President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may lead, has been urged to create a separate agency that will manage the development of nuclear energy in the country. Outgoing Energy
Outgoing Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Agnes Devanadera has proposed to the next administration to suspend the excise tax on coal and petroleum products to mitigate the impact of international prices amid
The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) recorded 35 “isolated” power interruptions in its franchise area during Monday’s elections, all of which were “immediately addressed.” Most of the power interruptions were caused by load-side
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) to refund a total of Php7.76 billion to its residential customers beginning this month. The order – issued on March
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has jurisdiction to hear cases of anti-competitive behavior, abuse of market power, or other unfair trade or practices filed against the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and Aboitiz
SMC Global Power Holdings, the power arm of San Miguel Corporation (SMC), is eyeing around Php 215 billion worth of capital expenditures this year for long-term investments. In a disclosure to the
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has scheduled a public hearing on the 170-megawatt (MW) power supply agreement (PSA) between the Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) and SMC Global Power Holdings – the power
The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called on the government and the private sector to immediately adopt energy conservation to ensure ample power supply, especially in the next 30 days
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) will be allotting a capital expenditure of Php 160 billion until 2025 to fund various transmission projects in Metro Manila and nearby provinces. Based
The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) is seeking new bidders to supply its franchise area with 1,030 megawatts (MW) of electricity after the Department of Energy (DOE) cleared the power giant to conduct
