August 6, 2018

PSALM to privatize 650-megawatt Malaya plant this year

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 5, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin After two years of flip-flopping, go-signal was finally given to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to resume privatization process for the 650-megawatt Malaya […]
August 6, 2018

ERC concedes on Swiss challenge ‘exceptions’

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 5, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has conceded to the prescribed set of rules of the Department of Energy (DOE) on “exceptional conditions” when Swiss challenge can be […]
August 6, 2018

NGCP completes rehab of Luzon transmission lines hit by TD Josie

By Lenie Lectura – August 5, 2018 from Business Mirror THE National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) has completed the restoration of transmission lines in Luzon affected by both Tropical Depression Josie and the southwest monsoon. The grid operator […]
August 4, 2018

Meralco expects slight rate hike in August billing

By Myrna Velasco – August 4, 2018, 8:14 AM from Manila Bulletin Customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) can expect relatively slight uptrend in overall electricity tariff in their August billing cycle in spite of higher gas prices because of […]