Representatives from energy regulators and top private sector power companies will discuss challenges facing the country’s power sector at a forum on Sept. 11.

The Energy Regulatory Commission has vowed to act on the motion for reconsideration filed by Manila Electric Co. and San Roque Hydropower Inc. (SRHI) on its approved provisional authority (PA) for their power supply agreement (PSA).

POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) expects a lower overall rate this month, as a stronger peso is seen to have brought down the cost of power purchased from its suppliers.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy has unveiled a streamlined and unified electric vehicle (EV) classification system to accelerate the country’s shift toward green mobility.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) has warned power companies that failure to fulfill their obligations to the public could result in sanctions similar to those imposed on the electricity supplier in Siquijor.

MANILA, Philippines — Power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking regulatory approval for a new renewable energy (RE) supply deal, which could generate millions of pesos in savings for its customers.

Aboitiz Power Corp., along with its partner, Japanese JERA Co., Inc. (JERA), has launched a technical talent hub in Mariveles, Batangas, to expand the workforce in the energy sector.

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy is establishing a high-level review and evaluation committee (REC) to supervise the country’s shift toward prioritizing indigenous natural gas over imported supplies.

WEST ZONE concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. has tapped MPower, the local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), to power over 50 water and wastewater facilities with a portion of renewable energy.

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday assured the public of continued coordination with stakeholders amid the sustained rise in oil prices.