Category Archives: News
From energy regulation to deregulation, Part 1
The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA, RA 9136) was signed on June 8, 2001,...
Davao electric coop appeals for PBBM veto on franchise expansion bill
DAVAO CITY – The Northern Davao Electric Cooperative (NORDECO) has appealed to President Ferdinand R....
DepEd, NEA partner to electrify last-mile schools in PH
MANILA – The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday partnered with the National Electrification Administration...
Lower demand, increased supply drive down electricity prices in January
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) reported a substantial drop in electricity...
ERC eyeing to finish rate reset, after drawing flak
UNDER fire from lawmakers for the delays in the rate resets for the Manila Electric...
Meralco shares rise after Senate OKs franchise renewal
MANILA, Philippines — The share price of power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) closed higher...
Senate OKs 25-year Meralco franchise
Voting 18-1-0 Senate on Tuesday, February 4, approved on third and final reading House Bill...
First Gen, Precision Crestec renew RE supply deal
INDUSTRIAL PRINTING company Precision Crestec, Inc. has renewed its partnership with Lopez-led First Gen Corp....
ACEN boosts investment in Belenos Energy
ACEN CORP., the Ayala group’s listed energy platform, is increasing its investment in subsidiary Belenos...
‘Regulatory failure’: Solons slam ERC, former commissioner over rate reset debacle
The Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) past “failure” to carry out a timely rate reset–which had...