November 28, 2024

Electric co-ops still slow in restoring power to the provinces

By Ray S. Eñano – November 27, 2024, 7:15 pm from manilastandard.net Lack of capital impedes the capacity of ECs to respond to disasters. Fallen electric poles and interrupted power services are the telltale damage of a violent typhoon. Time […]
November 27, 2024

Meralco subscriber count hits 8M—exec

By Lenie Lectura – November 26, 2024 from Business Mirror The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has reached the 8-million subscriber mark last October 29, a top official of the power distribution utility firm said. Meralco Senior Vice President and Chief […]
November 25, 2024

Nasecore to ERC: Rethink decision on Meralco rates

By Lenie Lectura – November 25, 2024 from Business Mirror The National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (Nasecore) asked the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to reconsider its decision to allow the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to withdraw its […]
November 21, 2024

Meralco hikes 2025 distribution network capital spending to P25b

By Alena Mae S. Flores – November 20, 2024, 8:10 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is allocating a P25-billion distribution network capital expenditure budget for 2025, up from the P22-billion allocation this year. Meralco executive vice […]