January 9, 2017

Gatchalian seeks bill on ‘competitive’ power cost

by Alena Mae S. Flores – January 08, 2017 at 07:25 pm from Manila Standard Today Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian is pushing for a legislation that will standardize the competition selection process for distribution utilities and electric cooperatives. “In our consultations, it is a […]
December 24, 2016

Coal-price volatility may force DOE to revise energy-mix policy next year

By Lenie Lectura – December 23, 2016 from Business Mirror THE Department of Energy (DOE) is contemplating on the possibility of amending a year-old circular to accommodate a new energy-mix policy. Energy Undersecretary Felix William B. Fuentebella, in an interview, said the Competitive […]
December 8, 2016

Weaker peso pushes up electricity rate

by Alena Mae S. Flores – December 07, 2016 at 10:20 pm from Manila Standard Today Power rates within the franchise area of Manila Electric Co. increased by P0.1011 per kilowatt-hour in December, on higher generation charges and weaker peso. Meralco said in […]
December 7, 2016

Meralco rates up P0.1011/kWh this month

By Myrna M. Velasco – December 7, 2016, 2:45 PM from Manila Bulletin December is high consumption month for most Filipino consumers, but caution is in order as the rates of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) will be up by P0.1011 per […]