November 30, 2020

WESM defers new trading platform

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 30, 2020, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) has deferred to middle of next year the commercial operations of the new market management system (NMMS) or […]
November 30, 2020

DOF warned on PSALM debt swell

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 30, 2020, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Finance (DOF) has been warned that the financial liabilities of state-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) would swell because of the […]
November 26, 2020

ERC approves 37,817 operating licenses for power facilities

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 25, 2020, 1:30 PM from Manila Bulletin The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved and issued 37,817 certificates of compliance (COCs), or the licenses that the qualified industry players would need so they can […]
November 26, 2020

POWER RATES DOWN IN NOVEMBER 2020

By Manila Bulletin – November 26, 2020, 8:00 AM Improved supply situation causes decrease in Generation Charge The Manila Electric Company (MERALCO) announced on November 9 a downward adjustment of power rates, as the overall rate for a typical household […]