July 12, 2019

Win: Minpocor creation may be in breach of Epira, needs review

By Lenie Lectura – July 12, 2019 from Business Mirror THE proposed creation of the Mindanao Power Corp. (Minpocor) must undergo an extensive review because the law prohibits the government from owning a power plant, Senate Energy Committee Chairman Sherwin […]
February 7, 2017

Power sector mulling over possible privatization of Agus-Pulangi plants

By Lenie Lectura – February 6, 2017 from Business Mirror THE power sector is weighing options on how best to proceed with the privatization of the hydroelectric power plants that are part of the Agus and Pulangi power-plant complexes. The Agus complex has 728 […]
December 23, 2016

The DOE’s Search for the Philippines Energy Mix Strategy Needs a Comprehensive Approach

November 28, 2016

DOE addresses Mindanao’s higher power rates

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 27, 2016, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin With the grid’s supply source diverting massively from traditionally cheaper hydro, Energy Secretary Alfonso G. Cusi is now sorting out solution to Mindanao’s dilemma over relatively pricier power […]