Regulation

Meralco Sees Higher Electricity Rates This April

Electric bills may go up this April for Meralco customers as generation and transmission charges
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DOE Begins Evaluating Possible Nuclear Plant Sites

The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently looking at possible locations around the country for
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₱5.2B Rate Hike Denied in 2022—Will the Decision Backfire on

In July 2024, the Supreme Court ruled that San Miguel Corporation (SMC) could cancel its
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Study Reveals Solar and Wind Energy’s High Costs in the

The Philippines has set ambitious targets to increase the share of renewable energy (RE) in
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Meralco Refund Update: What Consumers Need to Know

A recent Manila Standard opinion piece addressed two key issues concerning Meralco. The first was
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How Effective Are Electric Cooperatives?

Electric cooperatives in the Philippines were established to expand rural electrification and drive economic growth.
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The Power of Competition Ensuring Affordable and Reliable Energy

In his opinion piece, journalist Jake Maderazo highlighted how market competition benefits consumers by driving
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EPIRA Reforms Will They Deliver Affordable and Reliable Power

Amid ongoing concerns over high electricity costs and inefficiencies in the power sector, the Energy
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RCOA energy customers save P18.57B in 2024

In 2024, energy consumers collectively saved an estimated P18.57 billion with the Retail Competition and
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Should the Philippines Phase Out Coal?

The Philippines is highly vulnerable to natural disasters, with around 60% of its land and
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