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Philippines Pushes Faster ASEAN Power Grid To Shield Region From Energy Crises
November 3, 2026

Philippines Pushes Faster ASEAN Power Grid To Shield Region From

The Philippines is backing faster ASEAN grid development as countries tackle infrastructure and regulatory barriers
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Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record Low
November 2, 2026

Filipinos Brace For Higher Power Bills As Peso Hits Record

Energy Secretary Sharon Garin warns that the peso's record-low slide could drive higher electricity bills
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As Batangas Grows, Its Power Sector Must Evolve
November 2, 2026

As Batangas Grows, Its Power Sector Must Evolve

Amid persistent brownouts and unreliable electricity in Batangas, Meralco’s proposed power upgrades offer hope for
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ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?
October 16, 2026

ALECO’s Second Chance: Can Reprivatization Finally Deliver?

Widespread discontent over persistent outages has revived calls to reprivatize ALECO. But will a second
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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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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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DA, DOE Move To Shield 3 Million Hectares Of Farmland From Solar Projects
September 3, 2026

DA, DOE Move To Shield 3 Million Hectares Of Farmland

Around 3 million hectares of flat agricultural land (farmlands) could be geofenced under a DA
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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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NGCP Transmission Projects Face New 2027 Completion Targets
August 27, 2026

NGCP Transmission Projects Face New 2027 Completion Targets

The ERC approved revised timelines for key NGCP projects aimed at supporting growing power demand
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