Consumer advocacy group ILAW Pilipinas is calling for structural reforms in the energy sector following the declaration of a national energy emergency and the suspension of operations of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).

The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association, Inc. (PHILRECA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National Resilience Council-Foundation, Inc. (NRF) to strengthen disaster resilience among electric cooperatives (ECs) and the communities they serve.

MANILA, Philippines — Five of the country’s largest and most influential business groups have pledged to cut energy consumption and accelerate investments in renewable energy as the country grapples with supply risks stemming from the conflict in the Middle East.

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has energized the first 250 megawatts (MW) of solar capacity, marking the project’s first contribution to the country’s power supply amidst ongoing global fuel market volatility.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is working to advance the grid entry of around 1,471 megawatts (MW) of committed new power capacity from 22 energy projects aimed to operate by April 2026.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed distribution utilities (DUs) experiencing a significant increase in generation costs due to the fuel price shock resulting from the Middle East war to submit detailed reports to enable timely regulatory intervention and consumer protection.

San Miguel Corporation (SMC) Chairman and CEO Ramon S. Ang has renewed his proposal to sell Petron Corporation back to the Philippine government, reviving a long-standing offer as policymakers revisit the strategic role of the country’s only oil refinery amid an evolving energy security backdrop.

MANILA, Philippines — The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has urged power utilities to implement staggered billing with suppliers to soften the impact of rising electricity rates on consumers.

The Marcos administration and the Department of Energy (DOE) have hailed the latest Malampaya gas development milestone, describing it as a critical buffer against global fuel volatility, following the successful testing of the Camago-3 well offshore Palawan.

Emerging Power Inc. (EPI) expects to reach 737 megawatts (MW) in operational renewable energy capacity and 332 MW in advanced development by 2028 as it aggressively expands its solar portfolio.