December 17, 2024

How First Gen is expanding its portfolio to meet PHL’s power demand

By Sheldeen Joy Talavera – December 17, 2024 | 12:05 am from Business World FIRST GEN Corp. is diversifying its energy portfolio to meet the Philippines’ power demand, with a strong focus on renewable energy sources like geothermal and solar. […]
October 24, 2024

Malampaya given status of ‘national significance’

By Lisbet K. Esmael – 02:32 AM October 24, 2024 from Philippine Daily Inquirer / inquirer.net The Department of Energy has certified the $600-million Malampaya Phase 4 project of tycoon Enrique Razon as one of “national significance,” entitling it to […]
August 10, 2023

Meralco: August power rates dropped P0.29 per kWh on lower generation charges

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 9, 2023, 8:35 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. announced Wednesday a reduction of P0.2908 per kilowatt-hour in August rates, the second consecutive month of price reduction. Meralco said the overall […]
May 12, 2023

Meralco rates up by P0.1761 per kWh in May billing

BY MYRNA M. VELASCO – May 11, 2023 03:00 PM from Manila Bulletin AT A GLANCE Higher charges from the spot market and power supply agreements (PSAs) propelled rate increase for Meralco in May billing. On top of the double […]