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 […]
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 […]
July 22, 2021

SMC power unit cementing pathway for carbon footprints reduction

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 22, 2021, 7:00 AM from Manila Bulletin The power investment unit of diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corporation (SMC) is taking steps into cementing a pathway that will pare the carbon footprints of its projects […]
July 21, 2021

DOE steps up drive for investors in offshore wind projects

By Myrna M. Velasco – July 20, 2021, 3:35 PM from Manila Bulletin The Department of Energy (DOE) will be stepping up on its drive to entice investors into the country’s embryonic offshore wind project developments. 20611 The department is […]