October 10, 2024

Nationwide electrification plan suffers stunted growth

By Jean Mangaluz – October 9, 2024 | 5:41pm from Philstar.com Stock image of electrical grid Image by Couleur from Pixabay MANILA, Philippines — The country’s planned electrification rate is facing a two- to three-year delay, according to the National […]
June 4, 2022

First solar net-metered community in Philippines launched

By Angelica Y. Yang – June 2, 2022 | 1:36pm from Philstar.com This is a picture of solar panels. STAR / File MANILA, Philippines (Updated, 4:17 p.m.) — Real estate company Imperial Homes Corp. (IHC) announced the launch of the country’s first […]
April 8, 2020

Meralco powers COVID-19 treatment centers

By Philstar.com – April 8, 2020 – 9:54am MANILA, Philippines — The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced is full support to the Department of Public Works and Highways’ plans to convert three multi-purpose venues into much-needed additional health and medical facilities. […]
October 28, 2017

BOI approves P35.4 B renewable power projects

By Richmond Mercurio – October 28, 2017 – 12:00am from Philstar MANILA, Philippines — The Board of Investments (BOI) has approved four renewable energy projects totaling P35.4 billion in support of the administration’s efforts to address the power requirements of its ongoing […]