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ERC Rolls Out Tougher Billing Rules To Protect Power Consumers
October 3, 2026

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
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No More Paying for Stolen Power? Bill Targets System Loss Charges
September 30, 2026

No More Paying for Stolen Power? Bill Targets System Loss

A Senate bill seeks to stop power distributors from passing the costs of stolen electricity
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ASEAN Leaders Press For Faster Action On Regional Power Grid
September 25, 2026

ASEAN Leaders Press For Faster Action On Regional Power Grid

The $764-billion ASEAN Power Grid is gaining urgency as Southeast Asian countries seek stronger electricity
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BIR Removes VAT On System Loss Charges, But Economists Seek Deeper Power Reforms
September 22, 2026

BIR Removes VAT On System Loss Charges, But Economists Seek

The BIR’s removal of VAT on allowable system loss charges is expected to provide ₱6
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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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