April 7, 2018

34 energy projects seeking fast-track okay under EO30

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 6, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin At least 34 multi-billion dollars worth of energy projects are now lodged with the Department of Energy (DOE), all seeking fast-track approvals within the ambit of Executive […]
April 5, 2018

WESM operator on rebirth with new corporate entity

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 4, 2018 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The operator of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will have its rebirth via a new corporate entity – the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines […]
April 4, 2018

DBM reports Malampaya fund has a balance of P198 billion

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 3, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has officially reported to Congress that the Malampaya fund has a total balance of P198.567 billion, as reckoned from all […]
April 2, 2018

TRAIN 1 hits 50% of power supply – DOE

By Myrna M. Velasco – April 1, 2018, 10:00 PM from Manila Bulletin The percentage of the country’s power supply that shall be levied with excise taxes under the first package of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) […]