June 20, 2020

DOE, ERC probe urged on Iloilo brownouts, billing errors

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 19, 2020, 3:50 PM from Manila Bulletin An investigation by the Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) had been urged on the double whammy of brownouts and alleged billing errors […]
June 17, 2020

NGCP, power distributors asked to update capex plans

By Adam J. Ang – June 16, 2020 | 8:30 pm from Business World BW FILE PHOTO THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) directed all power utilities and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to update their capital expenditure […]
June 16, 2020

Extension sought on waived P47 convenience fee of Meralco

By Myrna M. Velasco – June 15, 2020, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin An extension of the waived P47 convenience fee (CF) for online payments to Manila Electric Company (Meralco) was sought, so this could come as added financial relief […]
June 15, 2020

Power rates down again this June

Meralco’s force majeure claims lead to lower generation rates for three straight months June 14, 2020, 8:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced today another downward adjustment of power rates, as the overall rate for a typical […]