The Philippines is firming up its National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN) to strengthen its ability to mitigate and respond to nuclear and radiological emergencies.

MANILA, Philippines — State-run Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) has identified potential candidates for appointment to the board of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP), according to a top executive.

MANILA – The Department of Energy (DOE) said Tuesday the National Nuclear and Radiological Emergency Preparedness and Response Plan (RADPLAN) has been reviewed and refined as the government eyes nuclear sources in its power generation mix.

POWER DISTRIBUTOR Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) and Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) have entered into a partnership to accelerate the adoption of new technology in the Philippine energy industry.

SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. (SteelAsia), the Philippines’ largest steel producer, commissioned its solar rooftop photovoltaic (PV) system in collaboration with TotalEnergies ENEOS.

Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said Tuesday it strengthened its collaboration with Korea’ state owned electric utility company Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) to accelerate the adoption of energy technologies in the Philippines.

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is adopting a new regulatory process to help resolve disputes raised by power industry stakeholders and consumers.

THE Department of Energy (DOE) released on Monday afternoon the demand forecast for the year, possibly reaching 14,769 megawatts (MW) for Luzon, 3,111 MW for Visayas, and 2,789 MW for Mindanao.

RASLAG Corp. has received certificates of compliance (CoCs) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), allowing the operation of its Raslag-1 and Raslag-2 solar plants, which have a combined capacity of 23.2 megawatts (MW) in Mexico, Pampanga, the company said on Monday.

Luzon’s installed power capacity is projected to increase sixfold from 19,746 megawatts in 2022 to 120,824 MW by 2050.