ENERGY Secretary Sharon Garin said Monday the ban on new coal-power projects stays.

THE Department of Energy (DoE) does not expect yellow alerts in May but said these could be triggered by unplanned power plant outages.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has announced Monday that the country’s fuel supply is stable, with an average inventory of more than 50 days. This stability is attributed to the arrival of government-secured diesel shipments, which will lead to significant rollback in pump prices this week.

ACEN CORP. said the Philippines should accelerate renewable energy development rather than expand coal use, citing energy security concerns.

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) on Monday clarified that specific charges on consumers’ electricity bills are regulated and legally-mandated, adding that no new charges were implemented.

MANILA, Philippines — New coal-fired power plants in the Philippines would remain challenging to build even if the government lifts the existing moratorium, according to the Ayala Group’s ACEN Corp.

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — Amid global economic uncertainties, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development in Region VIII (DEPDev VIII) is optimistic about a surge of renewable energy investments poised to transform the region’s economic landscape.

MANILA — As the country continues to face a national energy emergency, Filipino households are grappling with higher electricity bills in the city.

The Department of Energy (DOE) reported Saturday that five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 MW were now operational, citing these as early gains towards boosting the country’s green energy portfolio within April 2026.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has moved to address circulating social media claims alleging “additional” charges in electricity bills, stressing that these costs are government-mandated pass-through items and not revenues for the utility.