August 26, 2022

3 gov’t agencies favor easing foreign ownership in RE

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 25, 2022, 3:43 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is collaborating with two other national government agencies – the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) and National Economic and Development Authority […]
August 26, 2022

Ex-SC chief justices to counsel DOE on Malampaya

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 25, 2022, 2:31 PM from Manila Bulletin Two retired chief justices of the Supreme Court have been tapped by the Department of Energy to provide advice on the legal hurdles as well as policy […]
August 25, 2022

NEA orders fuel oil-dependent power co-ops to source more renewable energy

By Ashley Erika O. Jose – August 22, 2022 | 8:05 pm from Business World PHILSTAR The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has directed electric cooperatives to tap more renewable energy if they are currently drawing power from diesel or bunker-fired […]
August 24, 2022

SMC unit to terminate power deals as oil, coal prices soar

BY LENIE LECTURA – AUGUST 23, 2022 from Business Mirror SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMCGP), the power arm of San Miguel Corp. (SMC) said Tuesday that it has already notified the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) of its intent to […]