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Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low

Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills and fuel prices as

As Batangas Grows, Its Power Sector Must Evolve

As Batangas Grows, Its Power Sector Must Evolve

Amid persistent brownouts and unreliable electricity in Batangas, Meralco’s proposed power upgrades offer hope for more dependable service.

Super El Niño Threatens Power Supply As Demand Climbs In 2027

Super El Niño Threatens Power Supply As Demand Climbs In 2027

The DOE expects peak power demand to reach 22,231 MW in 2027, relying on new power projects to meet

Philippines Ramps Up Energy Security Drive With Stronger US Partnership

Philippines Ramps Up Energy Security Drive With Stronger US Partnership

The Philippines is strengthening its energy partnership with the US as it prepares for nuclear power development and builds

Will PALECO Earn Its Franchise Renewal?

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

ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?

ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?

Widespread discontent over persistent outages has revived calls to reprivatize ALECO. But will a second privatization finally solve the

MGEN Pins Last Hope For Atimonan Coal Plant On Meralco Power Deal

MGEN Pins Last Hope For Atimonan Coal Plant On Meralco Power Deal

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: Turning Stored Water Into Energy Security

Pumped Hydro: Turning Stored Water Into Energy Security

Pumped hydro could help the Philippines secure cleaner energy, manage flood risks, and keep power prices stable as the

Outages And Rising Bills Reignite Albay’s ALECO Privatization Debate

Outages And Rising Bills Reignite Albay’s ALECO Privatization Debate

Persistent power outages, soaring electricity bills, and mounting debt intensify pressure on ALECO, reviving calls for reforms and possible

Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low
As Batangas Grows, Its Power Sector Must Evolve
Super El Niño Threatens Power Supply As Demand Climbs In 2027
Philippines Ramps Up Energy Security Drive With Stronger US Partnership
Will PALECO Earn Its Franchise Renewal?
ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?
MGEN Pins Last Hope For Atimonan Coal Plant On Meralco Power Deal
Pumped Hydro: Turning Stored Water Into Energy Security
Outages And Rising Bills Reignite Albay’s ALECO Privatization Debate

Renewable Energy

Geothermal Leaders Press ASEAN To Unlock 35 GW Energy Potential

Geothermal Leaders Press ASEAN To Unlock 35 GW Energy Potential

Geothermal industry leaders urge ASEAN governments to reduce exploration risks and improve infrastructure as the region

First Gen Seeks New Geothermal Growth As It Upgrades Aging Assets

First Gen Seeks New Geothermal Growth As It Upgrades Aging Assets

First Gen Corp. is eyeing further geothermal development in the Philippines while upgrading existing plants and

Philippines’ Solar Momentum Masks Mounting Risks

Philippines’ Solar Momentum Masks Mounting Risks

The Philippines' rooftop solar boom is winning praise from renewable energy advocates, but experts warn the

Conservation

Philippines Ramps Up Energy Security Drive With Stronger US Partnership

Philippines Ramps Up Energy Security Drive With Stronger US Partnership

The Philippines is strengthening its energy partnership with the US as it prepares for nuclear

Coal Keeps The Lights On As Philippine Energy Emergency Persists

Coal Keeps The Lights On As Philippine Energy Emergency Persists

Coal remains vital to the Philippine power grid as energy supply strains and rising electricity

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Why Pumped Hydro Is Essential to a Resilient Renewable Energy Future

Pumped hydro is gaining momentum in the Philippines as a critical investment for a more

Regulation

Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low

Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills

ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?

ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?

Widespread discontent over persistent outages has revived calls to reprivatize ALECO. But will a second

ERC Rolls Out Tougher Billing Rules To Protect Power Consumers

ERC Rolls Out Tougher Billing Rules To Protect Power Consumers

New ERC regulations aim to make electricity bills more transparent by standardizing Other Charges and