Author Archives: LM Staff

Full electrification by 2028 goal under review on funding doubts

THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it will review its target of achieving total electrification...

PSALM to open new bidding CBK hydropower complex

STATE-RUN Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management (PSALM) Corp. said it will initiate a rebidding...

Electricity prices from spot market fall in January amid cooler temperature

MANILA — Electricity prices at the wholesale electricity spot market went down to their lowest...

From energy regulation to deregulation, Part 2

In 2000 or one year before the Electric Power Industry Reform Act of 2001 (EPIRA,...

From energy regulation to deregulation, Part 1

The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA, RA 9136) was signed on June 8, 2001,...

Davao electric coop appeals for PBBM veto on franchise expansion bill

DAVAO CITY – The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) has appealed to President Ferdinand R....

DepEd, NEA partner to electrify last-mile schools in PH

MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday partnered with the National Electrification Administration...

Lower demand, increased supply drive down electricity prices in January

The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported a substantial drop in electricity...

ERC eyeing to finish rate reset, after drawing flak

UNDER fire from lawmakers for the delays in the rate resets for the Manila Electric...

Meralco shares rise after Senate OKs franchise renewal

MANILA, Philippines — The share price of power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) closed higher...