Meralco raises electricity bills this March
The Deparment of Energy and power distributor MERALCO announced in a press conference an increase in the electric bill for ...
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183 major power users switch to new retailers
Around 183 contestable customers pushed through and participated in the voluntary open access regime despite the Supreme Court’s issuance of ...
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Encroaching on DoE’s jurisdiction
The aftermath of the whimsical and arbitrary decision by Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Regina “Gina” Lopez to ...
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DoE wants to install vehicle charging areas
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi announced Friday the creation of a technical working group to determine the suitability of gasoline stations ...
Read moreMalampaya funds eyed to lower rates
The government is considering the use of a portion of the P228-billion Malampaya fund to reduce power costs in the ...
Read moreNGCP seeks to restore power in 4 provinces
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) reports that power has been restored in Batangas and Quezon. It is ...
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DoE wants to pursue South China Sea projects
The Energy Department is pushing for an agreement with China that will allow local oil and gas exploration companies to ...
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DoE asked to pursue $500-m e-vehicles
The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines on Tuesday urged the Energy Department to reconsider its cancellation of the Asian ...
Read moreDOE: Power should be back in N. Luzon by Christmas
Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi hopes power supply will be restored by Christmas in regions severely affected by super typhoon ‘Lawin.’ ...
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DoE wants to cut power cost
With the Philippines known for having one of the most expensive electricity in the region, the Duterte administration aims to ...
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