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Transmission Rates Shielded From Middle East Conflict, But March Charges Rise on Ancillary Costs
April 19, 2026

Transmission Rates Shielded From Middle East Conflict, But March Charges

NGCP says Middle East tensions won’t affect transmission rates, but higher ancillary service costs pushed
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Lessons in Energy Resilience from the 2026 Middle East Crisis
March 26, 2026

Lessons in Energy Resilience from the 2026 Middle East Crisis

Middle East Crisis and Conflict in the Gulf disrupts oil flows, jolts markets, and reveals
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Global Oil Shock Forces Philippines To Rethink Energy Mix, With Malampaya Emerging As Critical Backup
March 23, 2026

Global Oil Shock Forces Philippines To Rethink Energy Mix, With

Government and industry leaders are accelerating efforts to maximize indigenous Malampaya natural gas and diversify
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Gatchalian Seeks Gradual Rate Hikes As Oil Crisis Escalates
March 20, 2026

Gatchalian Seeks Gradual Rate Hikes As Oil Crisis Escalates

Senator Gatchalian urges ERC to stagger power rate hikes as Middle East tensions drive higher
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Fuel Shock Awakens Energy Security Fears, Sparks Urgent Call For Renewable Shift
March 20, 2026

Fuel Shock Awakens Energy Security Fears, Sparks Urgent Call For

Rising geopolitical tensions and oil price shocks are amplifying calls for the Philippines to accelerate
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Power Price Shock Looms: WESM Rates Seen Rising Amid Middle East Tensions
March 16, 2026

Power Price Shock Looms: WESM Rates Seen Rising Amid Middle

Power rates could climb in April as WESM prices surge amid global fuel volatility, plant
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Labor And Business Unite To Demand An End To Power VAT
March 12, 2026

Labor And Business Unite To Demand An End To Power

A bill seeking to remove the 12% VAT on electricity gains support from labor and
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Middle East Tensions Raise Risk Of Higher Philippine Electricity Prices
March 9, 2026

Middle East Tensions Raise Risk Of Higher Philippine Electricity Prices

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about possible increases in Philippine
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Meralco Reviews Fuel Supply As Middle East Conflict Threatens Power Price Stability
March 6, 2026

Meralco Reviews Fuel Supply As Middle East Conflict Threatens Power

Meralco reviews LNG, coal, and diesel exposure as Middle East tensions push global oil prices
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