Author Archives: LM Staff
‘Significant progress’ in Philippine road to nuclear energy
THE PHILIPPINES has made significant progress in its pursuit of nuclear energy, though further work...
ERC approves NGCP’s La Union-Ilocos Norte transmission project
THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) approved a National Grid Corp. of the Philippines’ (NGCP) P20.65...
Philippines prioritizes nuclear energy in latest US talks
The Department of Energy (DOE) has strengthened its partnership with the United States to advance...
First Gen eyes 50-MW solar facility in Batangas
LOPEZ-LED First Gen Corp. plans to build a 50-megawatt (MW) solar power facility in Batangas,...
PH, US finalizes guiding document on energy cooperation
The Philippines and the United States are finalizing the guiding document for regular and structured...
Siargao island power outage on Day 8; state of calamity pushed
BUTUAN CITY – A power outage on Siargao Island that began on Dec. 1 has...
Davao power coop slams approval of HB 11072
THE Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) said it was dismayed after a House panel passed...
Meralco to hike transmission charges next year
MANILA, Philippines — Consumers of power distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) should expect higher transmission...
‘Killing tourism’: Zubiri calls on DOE, NEA to address Siargao’s power woes
Senator Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Electrification...
Senator wants to hold higher officials accountable in Malampaya deal
MANILA – Senate Deputy Minority Leader Risa Hontiveros on Friday called for broader accountability in...