Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s support for the renewal of the distribution utility’s (DU) franchise for another 25 years.

AYALA-LED ACEN Corp. said its subsidiary ACEN Australia Pty. Ltd. has secured an A$750-million loan from various financial institutions, which will allow it to fund its energy projects in Australia.

MANILA, Philippines — Despite surging power demand driven by the summer heat, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has pushed back its decision on the grid operator’s critical backup power contracts.

NORTHERN DAVAO Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) said it will explore all legal options to defend its franchise areas following the passage of a law allowing Davao Light and Power Co. (DLPC) to operate in additional areas.

Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN), the generation arm of Manila Electric Co., (Meralco) said Tuesday it aims to lead the country’s path towards energy transition.

MANILA – Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with France’s state-owned Électricité de France SA (EDF) to explore the deployment of nuclear energy in the Philippines, an initiative aimed at bolstering long-term energy security.

Northern Davao Electric Cooperative Inc. (NORDECO) said over the weekend it will exhaust legal remedies to challenge Republic Act No. 12144, which lapsed into law on April 6, 2025.

Consumers should brace themselves for another increase in their electricity bills this month, as Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has announced a power rate hike for April.

Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.’s (CREC) solar unit in Pangasinan is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to develop facilities linking its solar project to the Luzon grid.

THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is urging energy companies to tap the local capital market to support their expansion plans.