February 27, 2017

ROW violations cause power interruptions in Leyte and Samar

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 25, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The inimical right-of-way (ROW) hurdles of system operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) struck again – this time causing power interruptions in Leyte and Samar provinces. […]
February 27, 2017

Meralco cross-subsidization under scrutiny

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 26, 2017, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The government policymakers’ lens of scrutiny is now shifting into the alleged cross subsidization between customer-segments that Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has been reportedly engaging in, hence, its […]
February 25, 2017

31 customers deferring switch to RCOA after SC’s TRO

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 24, 2017, 6:42 PM from Manila Bulletin Following policy muddle because of the temporary restraining order (TRO) issued by the Supreme Court, about 31 contestable customers have asked for deferment of their registration for switching […]
February 25, 2017

DOE to relax policy on 750-kw threshold for RCOA

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 24, 2017, 10:00 PM br>from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to issue revised rules that will relax terms and conditions on the switching of customers to retail competition and open access […]