March 1, 2021

Lower RCOA attracts new power customers

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 1, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin At least 13 new customers – mostly buildings and water pumping stations in Metro Manila that include Maynilad Water Services Inc. – have switched electricity suppliers following […]
March 1, 2021

NGCP seeks inputs to update transmission dev’t plan

By Myrna M. Velasco – March 1, 2021, 6:30 AM from Manila Bulletin Transmission firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has been engaging industry stakeholders for inputs into the 20-year transmission development plan (TDP) that it is currently […]
February 27, 2021

WESM forecasts spike in summer power demand

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 26, 2021, 1:49 PM from Manila Bulletin With cyclical temperature rise, the operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) is forecasting demand increases during the summer months, primarily around April to May this […]
February 26, 2021

SMC seeks continued discussion with PSALM on P23.94-B billing dispute

By Myrna M. Velasco – February 26, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is inclined to resolve at the negotiating table the P23.94 billion billing dispute of its subsidiary South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) […]