August 5, 2021

Meralco rates to go up this month

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 4, 2021, 10:34 AM from Manila Bulletin Electricity rates are expected to rise again in this billing month due to a confluence of factors such as the peso depreciation versus the US dollar, and […]
August 5, 2021

NGCP collaborates with DOE, stakeholders on solving ‘power system issues’

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 5, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) sought collaboration with the industry stakeholders, primarily with the Department of Energy (DOE), on its bid to finally […]
August 5, 2021

DOE targeting to hit RE goal in power mix via green energy auction scheme

BY LENIE LECTURA – AUGUST 4, 2021 from Business Mirror File photo shows one of EDC’s 12 integrated geothermal power stations. The Department of Energy (DOE) is soliciting comments from industry stakeholders on a draft circular that seeks to achieve […]
August 4, 2021

Semirara net income up 279% in April-June

BY LENIE LECTURA – AUGUST 3, 2021 from Business Mirror   Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) registered a net income of P4 billion in the second quarter, up 279 percent year-over-year, due to record-high coal sales and prices […]