July 28, 2021

Sitio electrification falls short of target due to budget lack

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 27, 2021, 3:22 PM from Manila Bulletin The goal of the Duterte administration to complete electrification of all sitios within the service domain of the electric cooperatives (ECs) would fall short of target because […]
July 26, 2021

DoE cautioned on Malampaya

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 26, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin ‘Midnight deal’ The Department of Energy (DOE) has been cautioned on granting a ‘midnight deal extension’ for the license or the Service Contract 38 of the Malampaya […]
July 23, 2021

First Gen corners Menarco as new retail electricity customer

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 22, 2021, 5:00 PM from Manila Bulletin Lopez-led First Gen Corporation has beefed up anew its retail electricity market portfolio after signing up Menarco Development Corporation (Menarco), a company controlled by businessman Menardo Jimenez, […]
July 23, 2021

Meralco remains the biggest player in power retailing segment – DOE report

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 22, 2021, 1:59 PM from Manila Bulletin The power retailing segment of the restructured electricity sector still crowned power giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) as the biggest player with 37-percent market share, according to […]