February 21, 2019

ERC reorganization bill hurdles House on second reading

By Charmaine A. Tadalan – February 18, 2019 | 10:05 pm from Business World PHILSTAR A BILL reorganizing the Energy Regulatory Commission and granting it some fiscal autonomy made it past second reading at the House of Representatives. House Bill […]
February 21, 2019

Senate backs franchise for Leviste solar firm, limited to 13 provinces

By Camille A. Aguinaldo – February 18, 2019 | 10:06 pm from Business World REUTERS THE SENATE committees on public services and energy have recommended the approval of a “non-exclusive” franchise for Solar Para sa Bayan Corp. (SPSBC) subject to […]
February 18, 2019

NEA urges power co-ops to embrace broadband opportunities

By Victor V. Saulon – February 17, 2019 | 11:14 pm from Business World THE National Electrification Administration (NEA) ordered electric cooperatives to form partnerships with cable television service providers and telecommunication companies, and be ready for opportunities from the […]
February 6, 2019

Senate, House approve Murang Kuryente bill

By Charmaine A. Tadalan and Camille A. Aguinaldo – February 4, 2019 | 9:59 pm from Business World THE two chambers of Congress on Monday approved on third and final reading the bill proposing to use the government share of […]