Author Archives: LM Staff
Visayas power issues stem from dependence on other grids — DoE
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said it is expecting power issues in the Visayas due...
SMGP plans $300-M perpetual bond sale for refinancing, renewables
SAN MIGUEL Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMGP), the power generation arm of San Miguel Corp....
Renewable energy drives growth: Philippines electrification hits 95%
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the nationwide electrification rate increased in 2025, following...
ERC hopes more consumers join retail electric market program
MANILA – Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chair Francis Saturnino Juan expressed optimism over the continued...
163 RE service contracts terminated, relinquished in 2024-25
MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated and relinquished 163 renewable energy (RE)...
MPower to supply power for Makati office tower under CREM
MPOWER, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is set to provide the...
Solar Philippines faces P24-B penalties over terminated RE contracts
SOLAR PHILIPPINES Power Project Holdings, Inc. is facing P24 billion in fines for its failure...
Meralco rates down by PHP0.1637/kWh for Jan. 2026
MANILA – Lower transmission charges led to a PHP0.1637 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) reduction in Manila...
MUFG Bank issues SBLCs in favor of Dept of Energy
THE MUFG Bank Ltd. Manila Branch (MUFG) announced of having completed its first sustainable trade...
Upstream oil, gas sector upbeat as work programs start
THE upstream oil and gas sector is starting the year on an optimistic note, with...