March 26, 2021

Napocor, Transco set to boost power capacity

By Chino S. Leyco – March 26, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The National Power Corp. (Napocor) and the National Transmission Corp. (Transco) are planning to add more power capacity, transmission lines, and substation facilities this year to provide electricity to […]
March 25, 2021

ERC stepping up digital readiness on project approvals, virtual hearings

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 25, 2021, 8:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Following Presidential mandate on reinforced ‘digital readiness’ among government agencies, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) stated it is now at the process of doing all the spadework […]
March 24, 2021

NG support to spare PSALM from default, outlook ‘stable’ – Moody’s

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 24, 2021, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin As its loan commitments are generally backed by the national government, Moody’s Investors Service indicated that such sovereign support could spare state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities […]
March 23, 2021

NREB chair Dimalanta resigns as RE advances ‘energy transition’ in PH

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 22, 2021, 4:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The chairperson of the National Renewable Energy Board (NREB), Atty. Monalisa C. Dimalanta, has resigned from her post effective March 31 this year and is reportedly eyeing […]