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DOE: Earth Hour 2026 Cuts Philippine Power Demand by 145 MW

Nationwide participation in Earth Hour reduced grid demand by 145.43 MW, showing how collective action...

APECO, InfiniVAN team up to transform Aurora into data center hub, attract clean energy investments

The Aurora Pacific Economic Zone and Freeport Authority (APECO) and Japanese-Filipino affiliated telecommunications company InfiniVAN...

ERC: WESM operations suspended

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Thursday ordered the suspension of the trading of electricity,...

Marcos finally signs law allowing suspension of fuel excise taxes during oil price spikes

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 12316. This measure allows...

Meralco, DOE push efficiency, ILP as fuel risks mount

Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and the Department of Energy (DOE) renewed calls for demand-side measures...

DOE orders power firms to save fuel, keep prices in check

The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday called on power industry players to save fuel...

DOE turns over ₱20-billion emergency fund to PNOC

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is set to turn over the P20-billion emergency energy fund...

Power market halted as energy emergency triggers sweeping measures

With the country now under a state of national energy emergency, regulators have moved swiftly...

ICSC sees adequate power supply to June but warns of fragile reserves and looming grid alerts

The Philippines has sufficient power supply in grids across the country that can last until...

Makati locks in 100% renewable electricity for all city facilities

Makati City has secured a full transition of its government power consumption to renewable energy...