Author Archives: LM Staff

Meralco targets lower power bills with new push against electricity theft

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is ramping up infrastructure investments and cracking down on illegal connections...

Vivant Energy secures up to PHP 8.5B BDO loan for power projects, capex

Vivant Energy Corporation has signed a term loan facility agreement with BDO Unibank, Inc. for...

ERC halts erroneous line rental charges, orders refunds audit back to 2021

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the immediate suspension of certain Line Rental Trading...

DOE says it’s fast-tracking waste-to-energy push, sets auction in October 2026

The Department of Energy (DOE) is accelerating its waste-to-energy (WTE) program following a renewed push...

ERC overhauls WESM pricing rules to curb recurring line rental spikes in Visayas

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted corrective measures to address recurring spikes in Wholesale...

DOE, BARMM forge partnership to boost energy security and total electrification

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Bangsamoro government are collaborating to enhance energy security,...

ERC Supports Nuclear Power Legislation to Strengthen Energy Security and Reliability In The Philippines

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) of the Philippines has expressed support for proposed legislation aimed...

DOE to shortlist 3-4 sites for detailed nuclear assessment

The Department of Energy (DOE) is looking to narrow the Philippines’ seven prospective nuclear power...

Visayas red alert extended as outages hit 958 MW

The Visayas grid will be under red alert from 3PM to 9PM on Thursday, August...

BOC courts energy, automotive, food giants for elite importers office

Twenty-four leading importers have already engaged with the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over the creation...