August 29, 2023

EPIRA changes should focus on tax — Congress think tank

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz – August 28, 2023 | 7:31 pm from Business World BW FILE PHOTO PROPOSED amendments to the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001 should focus on rationalizing power taxes to lower electricity costs, […]
February 3, 2020

DOE raises ‘red alert’ for summer

By Myrna M. Velasco – Updated February 3, 2020, 11:06 AM from Manila Bulletin Right after Holy Week observance this year or around third week April, the Department of Energy (DOE) has raised probable ‘red alert’ or extremely tight supply […]
January 20, 2020

DOE, NCIP tackle hurdles in pursuing energy projects

By Danessa Rivera – January 18, 2020 – 12:00am from The Philippine Star MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) are working together to address hurdles on implementing energy projects. DOE Secretary […]
August 31, 2019

DOE commitment to total electrification questioned

By Ronnel W. Domingo – 05:12 AM August 30, 2019 from Philippine Daily Inquirer The Department of Energy (DOE) was called out during a Senate energy committee hearing for its apparent lack of preparedness to meet the government’s target of […]