Author Archives: LM Staff

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...

First Gen eyes more geothermal spending next year

LOPEZ-LED renewable energy firm First Gen Corp. is looking to invest more in its geothermal...

Dimalanta’s final push: ERC chief eyes household power choice roadmap

Outgoing Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta is pushing to accelerate plans that would...

DOE receives P57-M from PCSO for RE projects

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has received PHP57.4 million from the Philippine Charity...

Meralco works to restore power in monsoon-hit areas

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) said it is working to restore electricity to customers affected by...

S&P upgrades Meralco outlook to ‘positive,’ affirms ‘BBB’ rating

S&P GLOBAL RATINGS has affirmed Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) credit rating at “BBB” and revised...

Alternergy open to any official review of GSIS investments

MANILA – Publicly-listed renewable energy firm Alternergy Holdings Corporation on Tuesday expressed willingness to cooperate...

MGen to build 49-MW battery energy storage in Cebu

MERALCO POWERGEN CORP. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is set...