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Government Prepares For Landmark Offshore Wind Auction Under GEA-5
March 9, 2026

GEA-5 Update: Government Prepares For Landmark Offshore Wind Auction Under

The DOE begins preparations for the GEA-5 offshore wind auction, targeting 3,300 MW and supporting
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ERC Raises Offshore Wind Auction Cap To Boost Investor Interest
February 25, 2026

ERC Raises Offshore Wind Auction Cap To Boost Investor Interest

ERC increases the offshore wind price ceiling to attract bidders for 3,300 MW of capacity
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Free Electricity Plan Targets Households Using 135 kWh Or Less
February 20, 2026

Free Electricity Plan Targets Households Using 135 kWh Or Less

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos is pushing a measure to grant free electricity to qualified
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4Ps-Households-Get Automatic-Power-Discounts
February 18, 2026

4Ps Households To Get Automatic Power Discounts

4Ps households consuming 50 kWh or less to receive 100% power discount under revised lifeline
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NGCP Seeks Stable Path For Grid Expansion After ERC Revenue Cap
February 13, 2026

NGCP Seeks Stable Path For Grid Expansion After ERC Revenue

After years of delays, NGCP welcomes the 5RP release and seeks a stable path for
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Meralco Customers See Higher February Rates Despite Lower Generation Costs
February 12, 2026

Meralco Customers See Higher February Rates Despite Lower Generation Costs

Meralco implemented a February rate increase as rising grid-related charges outweighed declines in generation costs.
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Leviste Solar Firm Faces Possible Penalties Over Alleged Illegal Power Rates
February 6, 2026

Leviste Solar Firm Faces Possible Penalties Over Alleged Illegal Power

Leviste-founded Solar Para Sa Bayan may face up to P150 million in penalties as the
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ERC Considers Probe Into Leviste-Linked Solar Firm Over Unapproved P18 per kWh Power Rates
January 31, 2026

ERC Considers Probe Into Leviste-Linked Solar Firm Over Unapproved ₱18/kWh

ERC scrutiny intensifies as Leviste-Linked Solar Firm, Solar Para sa Bayan, faces questions over alleged
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LGUs Ordered To Streamline Net-Metering Permits Under New Inter-Agency Rules
January 30, 2026

LGUs Ordered To Streamline Net-Metering Permits Under New Inter-Agency Rules

The DILG, DOE, and DPWH issued new rules directing LGUs to simplify and accelerate net-metering
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Power Struggles: How Inefficient Electric Cooperatives Held Back the PH in 2025
January 30, 2026

Power Struggles: How Inefficient Electric Cooperatives Held Back the PH

Power Struggles: Frequent outages, debt defaults, and governance issues expose deep flaws in Electric Cooperatives,
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