Power firms to shoulder above-market renewable energy costs
The ERC ruled that power distributors must absorb costs from renewable energy certificate purchases above verified market rates, protecting consumers from…
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Bong Go pushes power to people
Senator Bong Go urged Congress and government agencies to ensure proposed EPIRA reforms deliver real reductions in electricity bills, backing the removal of…
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‘Marcos demand will kill co-ops’
Consumers might enjoy lower electricity bills, but they will ultimately shoulder the cost as taxpayers.
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Meralco sees electricity bill pressure persisting
Meralco reported higher first-half 2026 earnings despite persistent pressure on electricity prices from Middle East geopolitical tensions, while accelerating…
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Power giants line up for Meralco’s 600-MW contract
Nine major power generation companies joined Meralco’s competitive selection process for a 600-megawatt supply contract, a bidding initiative aimed at securing…
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Power picks up steam, but real test remains
The Marcos administration is accelerating the Philippines’ energy expansion with new solar farms, battery storage systems and power plants, but consumers…
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Lower transmission charges to trim June power bills
Philippine consumers can expect lower June electricity bills as NGCP transmission charges drop 9.33%, with reduced wheeling and ancillary service rates easing…
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Meralco profit jumps 14 percent off strong generation
Meralco’s core net income rose 14 percent to P40.02 billion in the first nine months of 2025, driven by higher generation earnings and steady distribution…
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Power rates dip in Metro Cebu
Visayan Electric cuts power rates by ₱0.13/kWh for June–July in Metro Cebu due to lower generation and reserve market costs. Consumers advised to practice…
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Meralco February rates up
With the adjustment in place, residential customers consuming 200 kWh will see an increase of about P57 in their monthly bill.
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Meralco rates likely up in February
Meralco customers started the new year with a P0.2189 per kWh reduction in electricity rates, which brought the monthly charge to P11.7428 per kWh from…
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