Author Archives: LM Staff

Power distributor Meralco sees P50-billion earnings this year

POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is on track to hit its target earnings of...

ERC eyes PEZA as testing ground for new policies

To create a more adaptable policy framework for the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission...

Energy sector bullish ahead of President Marcos’ SONA

The energy sector is bullish ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation...

Another record income looms for Meralco – MVP

MANILA, Philippines — Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan expects power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to...

SMGP acquires 43.2 million Meralco shares for P90 each under long-delayed deal

SAN MIGUEL Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), the power arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC),...

Basic Energy to spend up to P300M on RE project pre-development

LISTED renewable energy (RE) firm Basic Energy Corp. (BEC) has earmarked up to P300 million...

Aboitiz unit secures readiness certificate for Negros solar plant

Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., has secured the “Final...

New ERC chairman leaves SGP board

The incoming chairman of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) resigned as independent director of Synergy...

Ramon Ang returns to Meralco with ₱3.9-billion San Miguel stake

After more than a decade, tycoon Ramon S. Ang is back as a shareholder in...

Stormy months and energy infrastructure

The ongoing southwest monsoon or habagat is one of the worst monsoon rains that I...