Regulation

Senate Approves 25-Year Renewal of Meralco’s Franchise

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) recently secured Senate approval for a 25-year franchise renewal, with senators
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Electric Cooperatives vs. Private Utilities: Who Really Wins?

The Senate passed Senate Bill 2888 on its third and final reading, permitting Davao Light
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The reality of coal in our energy transition

Progress requires power. To sustain rapid economic growth in the Philippines, we must balance energy
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Key insights into RP energy sector from industry leaders

The energy sector powers homes and cities, industries and nations. It is vital to driving
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DOE evaluates 100% electrification target amid funding woes

Amid concerns about available funds, the Department of Energy (DOE) is reassessing its target of
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How transition credits can derisk the nation’s switch to green

For the world to make a successful energy transition, it will need tens of trillions
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Meralco Plans ₱19B Refund, Critics Call It Insufficient

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is requesting approval for a P19-billion refund due to overcharges
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How to Cut the Country’s Electricity Prices, According to Experts

Blackouts marked both ends of 2024. In January, a four-day outage in Panay Island disrupted
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DOE: Rising Electricity Prices Could Have Been Avoided

On January 27, 2024, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. attended the signing of a memorandum of
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Renewable Energy Market begins full commercial operations

The Philippines officially began trading Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) last December 2024, according to a
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