February 4, 2019

Electric co-ops protest cancellation of franchise

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 03, 2019 at 07:05 pm from manilastandard.net The Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc., a group of 121 electric cooperatives, asked Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi to be fair in addressing the plight of […]
February 2, 2019

DoE’s Cusi reviews compliance of co-ops

By Alena Mae S. Flores – February 01, 2019 at 08:00 pm from manilastandard.net Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi will review the compliance of all electric cooperatives to the service requirements of their respective franchises to improve power services in the […]
January 29, 2019

SPSB hopes House bill approved to bolster goal of solar service to more rural areas

By Lenie Lectura – January 29, 2019 from Business Mirror SOLAR Para sa Bayan Corp. (SPSB) is hoping the Senate hearings on House Bill 8179 will pave the way for various groups to fully grasp the importance of its goal to […]
January 27, 2019

Should Your Electric Coop Franchise be Cancelled And Privatized? Complexities of Taking Over EC’s in Off-Grid Areas? (Part 2)

David Celestra Tan, MSK 22 January 2019 The impending takeover by MORE Electric of the franchise for the distribution of electricity in Iloilo City, to replace its 95 year provider and franchise holder PECO had sent shockwaves through the 122 […]