MANILA ELECTRIC CO. (Meralco) expects flat energy sales this year as milder weather curbs demand, but anticipates a rebound in 2026 on the back of aggressive energization and normalizing temperatures.

A group of Batangas business and civic leaders has thrown its support behind the proposed joint venture between Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and Batangas II Electric Cooperative (BATELEC II), citing the need to address frequent power problems that disrupt local businesses and growth.

MANILA — The Philippine government is confident of still hitting its renewable energy (RE) target by 2030 or in just less than five years’ time.

SINGAPORE—The Philippines’ Department of Energy (DOE) is planning to conduct a gradiometric survey to gather additional data and determine the geothermal potential of the country as part of a move to boost its geothermal capacity and expand its renewable energy portfolio.

PANGILINAN-LED MGEN Renewable Energy, Inc. (MGreen) has gained greater control of solar developer SP New Energy Corp. (SPNEC) after businessman-turned-politician Leandro Antonio L. Leviste completed the sale of his shares worth P13.76 billion through a block sale.

The 32-megawatt (MW) Maibarara Geothermal Power Plant (MGPP) in Batangas has been recognized by the Philippine Electricity Market Corporation (PEMC) as the Most Compliant Geothermal Power Plant during the 2025 Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) Compliance Officers Summit held in Clark, Pampanga on October 24.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) conducted a technical inspection of the 54-megawatt (MW) San Lorenzo Wind Power Plant in Guimaras on Monday, October 27, as part of its continuing effort to strengthen regulatory oversight and promote renewable energy development in the country.

STATE-RUN Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM) said it is optimistic about bringing down its outstanding obligations to nearly zero before the end of its extended corporate life.

MANILA, Philippines — Yuchengco-led Rizal Green Energy Corp. (RGEC) has completed the grid integration of its P1.9-billion Limbauan Solar Power Project (LSPP) in Isabela.

NUCLEAR energy stakeholders and experts have embarked on discussions on infrastructure development and financing strategies for potential nuclear power projects, the Department of Energy (DOE) said over the weekend.