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Government Backs Geothermal Expansion With ₱10-B Exploration Facility
September 3, 2026

Government Backs Geothermal Expansion With ₱10-B Exploration Facility

A government-backed risk-sharing program will help 12 developers overcome financial barriers in high-risk geothermal exploration.
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System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT
September 2, 2026

System Loss Charge May Soon Be Exempt From 12% VAT

The ERC's latest resolution seeks to remove VAT from allowable system loss charges while improving
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DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From Power Bills
August 26, 2026

DOE Launches Four-Stage Plan To Remove Electricity Theft Costs From

The DOE is rolling out a ₱7.5-billion phased program to eliminate nontechnical power losses and
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Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links
August 24, 2026

Ramon Ang-Lopez Deal Faces Regulatory Scrutiny Over Power Industry Links

The ERC is looking into Ramon Ang’s Lopez Inc. investment as regulators assess potential implications
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Marcos Sees Path To Joint PH-China Energy Venture Despite Sea Tensions
August 19, 2026

Marcos Sees Path To Joint PH-China Energy Venture Despite Sea

President Marcos sees a possible breakthrough in PH-China oil and gas exploration talks despite continuing
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Philippines Advances Nuclear Power Plans With Seven Potential Sites
August 14, 2026

Philippines Advances Nuclear Power Plants With Seven Potential Sites

The Philippines moves into the next phase of its nuclear energy roadmap, with seven potential
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ERC Targets ₱6-B Consumer Savings With Proposed System Loss VAT Removal
August 14, 2026

ERC Targets ₱6-B Consumer Savings With Proposed System Loss VAT

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to remove the 12% value-added tax (VAT) imposed
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Power Push: DOE Eyes 121.3 GW Capacity By 2040
August 14, 2026

Power Push: DOE Eyes 121.3 GW Capacity By 2040

DOE projects the Philippines will need 89 GW in additional power capacity by 2040 to
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The Real Power Problem Isn’t System Loss—It’s Inefficiency
August 12, 2026

The Real Power Problem Isn’t System Loss—It’s Inefficiency

Experts say system loss is unavoidable worldwide—but human-caused, preventable losses drive up electricity bills.
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20 Off-Grid Islands Targeted In DOE’s Renewable Energy Auction
August 10, 2026

20 Off-Grid Islands Targeted In DOE’s Renewable Energy Auction

The DOE is exploring solar-plus-storage projects for 20 Napocor-served islands to reduce generation costs and
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