October 23, 2024

BIR rules DUs, power co-op ineligible to claim input VAT

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz – October 21, 2024 | 8:55 pm from Business World THE Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) said distribution utilities (DUs) and electric cooperatives (ECs) cannot claim input value-added tax (VAT) from generation and transmission charges, […]
October 4, 2024

House considering overhaul of ERC charter in EPIRA reforms

By Kenneth Christiane L. Basilio – October 3, 2024 | 9:19 pm from Business World THE House of Representatives energy committee is considering amendments that will expand the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) charter, including the introduction of benchmarking in generation […]
September 12, 2024

Preventive Suspension of ERC Chairman

Reactions and Comments:   A group of power generation companies are deeply alarmed by the suspension order.   PIPPA “We generators hope that this matter will be resolved soonest since the suspension of our ERC chairperson affects the whole industry,” […]
September 12, 2024

Counterpoint: ERC chief vacating post, but vows to clear name

As reported by Ms. Lenie Lectura of the Business Mirror THE Energy Regulator y Commission ( ERC) chief is temporarily vacating her post but vowed to exhaust all legal remedies to clear her name as she faces administrative charges before […]