August 2, 2023

Meralco, San Miguel Global discuss new emergency power supply deal

By Alena Mae S. Flores – August 1, 2023, 9:15 pm from manilastandard.net Power retailer Manila Electric Co. is in talks with San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp. for a new emergency supply deal after its 330-megawatt supply contract from […]
November 29, 2022

Red alerts tormenting Luzon grid power supply again

By Myrna M. Velasco – November 28, 2022, 1:52 PM from Manila Bulletin From the rotational brownouts on Sunday and the momentary declaration of “red alert” on Monday, Nov. 28, alarm bells are being raised that consumers may need to […]
April 3, 2019

With another round of ‘yellow alert’, caution raised on power rate spikes

By Myrna Velasco – April 2, 2019, 3:47 PM from Manila Bulletin With another batch of ‘yellow alert’ or deficient power reserve declaration this week, alarm bells are being raised that price spikes will be the next financial torment that […]
December 23, 2017

SMC to borrow $1.3 B for Masinloc plant purchase

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 22, 2017, 10:01 PM from Manila Bulletin Diversifying conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) will be tapping the capital markets again next year for roughly $1.3 billion worth of fresh borrowings to finance its 630-megawatt Masinloc […]