October 9, 2014

Consumer Group MSK Seeking P3 per kwh Power Cost Reduction

The consumer group Matuwid na Singil sa Kuryente Consumer Alliance Inc. (MSK) is seeking a reduction in residential and commercial rates in the Meralco area by P3 per kwh. This is achievable according to their proposals that were presented to […]
September 29, 2014

Emergency in Power, Summer of 2015 and Section 71

By David Celestra Tan Let us grant for the sake of argument that there could be a shortage of 200 to 500mw of power supply in Luzon this coming summer. (Mindanaoans are probably saying “welcome to the club”!)  Let us […]
September 27, 2014

Manila Bulletin: Editorial: How much will it cost us?

September 27, 2014 The choice before us is clear. We will have a power shortage by summer next year, estimated at 300 megawatts, which means brownouts for residents and periodic shutdowns for factories. Or, if Congress grants President Aquino’s call […]
September 26, 2014

Philippine Star: FVR on power woes: Don’t look at me

By Paolo Romero (The Philippine Star) | Updated September 26, 2014 – 12:00am MANILA, Philippines – Former President Fidel Ramos hit back yesterday at critics who are blaming him for the power shortage and the high cost of electricity, saying the […]