November 5, 2024

ERC: Swift gov’t response to power outages during typhoons

By Gabriell Christel Galang – Nov 4, 2024 03:56 PM from Manila Bulletin As Super Typhoon “Leon” approaches the Philippine Area of Responsibility this week, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has urged swift government action to address power outages and […]
November 4, 2024

Reinstated ERC chief seeks immunity from suit for 5 execs while in office

By Lenie Lectura – November 4, 2024 from Business Mirror Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO, Atty. Monalisa C. Dimalanta REINSTATED Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief Monalisa Dimalanta proposed that all five commissioners be granted immunity from suit similar […]
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 […]