CitizenWatch Philippines has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure the timely enforcement of value-added tax (VAT) exemptions on electricity generated from indigenous natural gas, saying consumers should already be benefiting from the mechanism.
FDC Green Energy Corporation has secured a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for its 20.774-megawatt peak (MWp) Misamis Solar Power Project, clearing the facility for commercial operations and power delivery to the Mindanao grid.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Government of Malaysia held a high-level bilateral meeting on April 22 to strengthen cooperation on energy security amidst ongoing global fuel market volatility.
The Philippines’ energy transition is entering a more complex phase—one where adding renewable capacity is no longer the primary challenge. As more solar and wind come online, the focus is shifting to how reliably that power can be delivered.
The Board of Investments (BOI) is positioning energy resilience as a central driver of investments, as it moves to facilitate partnerships between the Philippines and Slovenia in strengthening secure and reliable energy systems.
Rockport Power Inc., a licensed Retail Electricity Supplier (RES), said its energy supply partnership with King Global Sanitary Products enabled around 30% savings on generation charges, emphasizing how optimized electricity sourcing can drive cost reduction for industrial users.
Yuchengco-led PetroEnergy Resources Corporation (PERC) reported a 29.9% decline in consolidated net income to PHP 618.33 million in 2025 from PHP 881.41 million in 2024, as higher financing costs and weaker oil revenues offset gains from its expanding renewable energy portfolio.
The Land Bank of the Philippines said it can finance up to 90% of project costs for electric cooperatives, as it steps up support for power sector investments aimed at strengthening energy security.
First Gen Corp., the renewable energy company controlled by the Lopez family, expanded its footprint in the Philippine retail electricity market after securing new supply agreements with Ayala-led Globe Telecom Inc.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has ordered the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund the remaining balance of P14.17 billion to its customers, following the completion of its regulatory process for the distribution charges implemented from July 2022 to December 2024.