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Regulators expedite EC power agreements to mitigate summer price spikes

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said that it is expediting the process for electric cooperatives’...

ERC rushes power supply deals for electric co-ops

THE ENERGY Regulatory Commission (ERC) is ramping up the approvals of power supply agreements (PSAs)...

‘Firms must seek exemptive relief for lower public float’

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Thursday said it has allowed, by way of...

Over P53 billion grid expansion projects await ERC approval

MANILA, Philippines — Power transmission projects totaling over P53 billion are stuck in limbo, waiting...

‘Very slim chance’ for EPIRA amendments this year – ERC

MANILA, Philippines — The proposed changes in the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) face...

Araneta group taps MPower for power supply

MPOWER, the local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), has entered into a...

Quezon coal plant firm, retail supplier sign 400-MW deal

Quezon Power (Philippines), Ltd. Co. which owns and operates the 460-megawatt Quezon coal-fired power plant,...

DOE warns of major power plants shutdown

The Department of Energy (DOE) said Friday South Premiere Power Corp. (SPPC) and Excellent Energy...

Isabela, BKS Green Energy launch education program of Limbauan solar project

Yuchengco-led PetroGreen Energy Corp. (PGEC), through its subsidiary BKS Green Energy Corp. (BKS), launched an...

SEC says lower minimum float allowed under exemptive relief

MANILA, Philippines — The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is upholding the 20-percent minimum public...