Author Archives: LM Staff

DOE sees higher power rates, cuts in supply due to El Niño

The Department of Energy (DOE) warned Tuesday that the super El Niño weather phenomenon could...

Philippines ERC Calls For Stronger Grid And Responsive Regulation To Support Renewable Energy Integration

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan has highlighted...

4th Philippine Renewable Energy Conference set for Oct. 28–29

The 4th Philippine Renewable Energy Conference & Exhibition 2026 is set to bring together renewable...

PHL aims to become hub for green jet fuel production

The Philippines is pushing for an initial 1 percent sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blending by...

More renewables won’t be enough if the Philippine grid can’t use them

The Philippines may be capable of exceeding its long-term renewable energy target, but building enough...

PetroGreen Energy seals P1.24-B loan for Isabela solar project

MANILA, Philippines — Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC) has secured a loan of up to...

Church groups oppose A1E coal project in Quezon

Church leaders, community members, and environmental advocates have launched a week-long protest pilgrimage from Quezon...

ACEN unit signs 50m euro loan with ING to fund projects

ACEN Corp. unit ACEN Investments Inc. signed a 50-million euro term loan facility with the...

DOE blames NGCP delays for Visayas grid yellow, red alerts

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday blamed delays by the National Grid Corporation of...

ERC raises UC-ME as it restores PHP 23.5B in NPC costs

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved PHP 23.52 billion in previously disallowed costs for...