August 5, 2021

NGCP collaborates with DOE, stakeholders on solving ‘power system issues’

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 5, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) sought collaboration with the industry stakeholders, primarily with the Department of Energy (DOE), on its bid to finally […]
August 4, 2021

Meralco suspends disconnection to customers with unpaid bills

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 3, 2021, 3:01 PM from Manila Bulletin The State’s re-imposition of enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) because of the surging Delta variant-induced coronavirus infections will also mean going back to the old routine for power […]
August 3, 2021

Aboitiz Power to prepay P3.4-B retail bonds

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 2, 2021, 1:25 PM from Manila Bulletin The board of directors of listed firm Aboitiz Power Corporation has approved last week the prepayment of P3.4 billion worth of fixed-rate retail bonds to be enforced […]
August 2, 2021

No assurance from DOE of blackout-free elections

By Myrna M. Velasco – August 2, 2021, 6:00 AM from Manila Bulletin While power interruptions are often blamed for alleged cheating every elections, the Department of Energy (DOE) has not given any assurance that rotating blackouts will not happen […]