Will PALECO Earn Its Franchise Renewal?
With PALECO under scrutiny amid provisional franchise renewal approval, the question remains: Does it deserve renewal, or do consumers
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With PALECO under scrutiny amid provisional franchise renewal approval, the question remains: Does it deserve renewal, or do consumers
Widespread discontent over persistent outages has revived calls to reprivatize ALECO. But will a second privatization finally solve the
MGEN is banking on Meralco’s 900-MW power supply contract as its last opportunity to advance the long-delayed 1,200-MW Atimonan
Pumped hydro could help the Philippines secure cleaner energy, manage flood risks, and keep power prices stable as the
Persistent power outages, soaring electricity bills, and mounting debt intensify pressure on ALECO, reviving calls for reforms and possible
ACEN strengthens its renewable energy expansion with a €50-million ING loan, supporting its 7.5-GW portfolio and ambitious 2026 investment
Citicore Renewables marks 11 years of operations with 1 GW of installed capacity and a new goal to reach
Geothermal industry leaders urge ASEAN governments to reduce exploration risks and improve infrastructure as the region seeks to tap
DENR Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna says the Philippines must accelerate its renewable energy transition to reduce exposure to global
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Geothermal industry leaders urge ASEAN governments to reduce exploration risks and improve infrastructure as the region
First Gen Corp. is eyeing further geothermal development in the Philippines while upgrading existing plants and
The Philippines' rooftop solar boom is winning praise from renewable energy advocates, but experts warn the
Coal remains vital to the Philippine power grid as energy supply strains and rising electricity
Pumped hydro is gaining momentum in the Philippines as a critical investment for a more
The Philippines is accelerating natural gas development through a landmark capacity auction and the Malampaya
Widespread discontent over persistent outages has revived calls to reprivatize ALECO. But will a second
New ERC regulations aim to make electricity bills more transparent by standardizing Other Charges and
A Senate bill seeks to stop power distributors from passing the costs of stolen electricity