First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) Chief Sustainability Officer Agnes C. de Jesus received the Pearl of Legacy Award for Environmental Governance from the Society of Sustainability Practitioners, Inc. (Sustainability PH) during the organization’s fifth anniversary celebration held April 29 in Iloilo City.
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) clarified that it is not opposed to renewable energy or rooftop solar installations, saying its push for clearer guidelines is focused on safety and proper installation rather than restricting consumer choice.
SPC Power Corporation has earmarked PHP 3 billion in capital expenditures for 2026, with the bulk of spending allocated to battery energy storage and solar projects as the company accelerates its transition toward a larger renewable energy portfolio.
The Department of Science and Technology–Ilocos Region (DOST-Ilocos Region) said renewable energy interventions under its Small Enterprise Technology Upgrading Program (SETUP) are helping micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Pangasinan significantly reduce electricity costs, sometimes up to 90%, through solar technology adoption.
McDonald’s Philippines has begun sourcing renewable electricity for six of its highest-consuming stores under the Green Energy Option Program (GEOP), marking another high-profile corporate shift to retail competition and open access mechanisms that are accelerating clean energy adoption in the country.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has reaffirmed that the country’s coal moratorium policy remains in effect, saying there is currently no compelling need to lift restrictions on new coal-fired power projects.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has issued clarificatory guidelines on the implementation of the Modified Administered Price (MAP) in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) as part of efforts to stabilize electricity costs during market suspension periods under the ongoing State of National Energy Emergency.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the temporary suspension of the collection of the Green Energy Auction Allowance (GEA-All) for the May and June 2026 billing periods to help ease electricity costs for consumers amidst rising inflation and global economic pressures.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is expected to announce a rollback in diesel prices of P9.57 per liter and an increase of P0.47 per liter for gasoline effective Tuesday.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved around PHP 16.37 billion worth of capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects for Manila Electric Company (Meralco), allowing the utility to proceed with a wide range of distribution system upgrades and modernization projects.