Category Archives: News

ERC adopts modified pricing system during Mideast crisis

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted a modified administered price (MAP) for the Wholesale...

ERC, power producers align on interim pricing framework amid WESM suspension

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has moved to strengthen coordination with power generators as it...

Energy sector drives BOI’s ₱47-B early ’26 approvals

THE energy sector, particularly renewable energy, accounted for the largest share of investment approvals in...

DOE fast tracks net metering applications

THE Department of Energy (DOE) has moved to fast-track net metering applications, requiring distribution utilities...

DOE, DOJ activate anti-hoarding task force

THE Department of Energy (DOE)—Department of Justice (DOJ) Task Force will reconvene to jointly enforce...

PCO warns vs fake news on energy supply, pricing

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Sunday warned the public against spreading fake news about...

Energy security is national security – and it starts at the subnational level

The war in the Middle East is being fought with weapons, but its wider consequences...

Philippines urged to guard maritime claims in China energy negotiations

ANALYSTS warned the Philippines risks weakening its sea claims if it revives joint energy exploration...

DFA, DOE meet Iran envoy on PHL-bound oil’s passage

THE Philippines’ top diplomatic and energy officials met Iranian Ambassador to Manila Yousef Esmaeilzadeh following...

How the Philippine gov’t is trying to keep power costs down amid oil price hikes

The Energy Regulatory Commission last March announced a possible electricity rate hike in April due...