October 16, 2021

Korean firm tapped as O&M contractor for Casecnan hydro plant

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 15, 2021, 1:50 PM from Manila Bulletin South Korean firm Soosan ENS will be engaged as the operation and maintenance (O&M) contractor for the 165-megawatt Casecnan hydropower plant in Nueva Ecija, according to state-run […]
October 13, 2021

Consunji-led SMPC declares P7.4-B special cash dividend

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 12, 2021, 4:08 PM from Manila Bulletin The Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has approved the declaration of P7.4 billion worth of special cash dividends to its shareholders as the company’s financial […]
October 12, 2021

Condo dwellers no longer qualified for power subsidies

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 11, 2021, 3:55 PM from Manila Bulletin Filipinos living in condominiums and subdivisions will no longer qualify to avail of the ‘lifeline subsidy’ or electricity rate discounts extended to financially challenged power consumers. According […]
October 9, 2021

Meralco rates up this October billing

By Myrna M. Velasco – October 8, 2021, 3:12 PM from Manila Bulletin Due to higher transmission charges, customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be shelling out heftier amount for their electricity bills this October, as the overall tariff […]