Bangkok, Thailand—Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and price spikes linked to the Iran war, but the crisis...
Manila, Philippines—The Philippines will try to boost the output of its coal-fired power plants to keep electricity costs down as the Middle East war wreaks...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has urged local government units (LGUs) nationwide to reduce electricity and fuel consumption by 10...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines has warned of higher electricity spot market prices due to heightened tensions in the Middle East.
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House leaders on Wednesday pledged to support and strengthen the housing, water and electricity programs of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., citing ongoing efforts...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a second interim extension of a power purchase agreement between Manila Electric Co, (Meralco) and First Gas...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has authorized the National Power Corp. (NPC) to increase a universal electricity charge to fund the electrification of remote...
The government has introduced new measures to expedite the nationwide rollout of its net-metering program by removing administrative bottlenecks and expanding financial benefits for...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has initiated the issuance of Show Cause Orders (SCOs) against Solar Para Sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB) in response to...
Manila Electric Co. linemen conduct a routine inspection of overhead electric meters at the Baseco Compound in Manila to ensure the reliability of power...
Energy Secretary Sharon Garin defended the Department of Energy’s (DOE) cancellation of contracts linked to Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste for non-performance and...
“Even modest relief in essential costs carries real weight”
As 2026 begins, Filipino households are not expecting miracles, but they are looking for steadier ground.
After...
Power retailer Manila Electric Co. is maintaining its full-year 2025 electricity sales volume forecast of flat growth.
Ferdinand Geluz, Meralco senior vice president and chief...
