Author Archives: LM Staff

Single-phase primary line ends IP’s power woes in Ilocos Norte town

LAOAG CITY—The newly constructed single-phase primary line of the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC) ended...

ERC firms up ‘pricing parameters’ for GEA-3’s hydro, geothermal capacities

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has firmed up the intricate ‘tariff-setting parameters’ or price determination...

Senator to ERC: Address delayed power rate reset

MANILA – Senate Majority Leader Francis Tolentino on Friday urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC)...

ACEN sets P70-B capex for 2025

ACEN CORP. is earmarking about P70 billion for its capital expenditure (capex) budget next year.

Tolentino nudges ERC over ‘inaction’ on power rate resets

Senator Francis Tolentino criticized the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its apparent inefficiency in managing...

Admin’s green projects to attract investors —solon

The administration’s thrust toward the development of green power—particularly of wind, solar and other variable...

DOF: New tax breaks for electric coops to benefit consumers, expand access

Filipinos may soon experience relief from the additional burdens linked to paying electricity bills as...

Beneco starts sale of 3MW hydroelectric power from Benguet

BAGUIO CITY – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) has started the commercial operation of its...

Meralco’s power sales grew 6.6% in 11 months

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) reported a 6.6-percent increase in its power sales from...

Alternergy’s Tanay wind development gaining steam

MANILA, Philippines — Renewable power developer Alternergy Holdings Corp. (AHC) is on track to complete...