
Semirara coal supply at risk by July 2027
The Department of Energy is being urged to resolve the contested requirements pertaining to the bidding of the mine being operated by Semirara Mining and Power…
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The Department of Energy is being urged to resolve the contested requirements pertaining to the bidding of the mine being operated by Semirara Mining and Power…
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The ERC ordered a recalculation of excessive electricity market charges from March 26 to April 30, 2026, requiring distribution utilities to pass on any…
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The tax didn’t fix the thing it made more expensive. Why are we so much better at collecting for stolen electricity than stopping it from being stolen?
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‘For consumers, the practical effect is straightforward: Once the new rules become effective, VAT will no longer be imposed on the allowable system loss…
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Meralco strengthens its partnership with the Philippine National Police to combat illegal electricity connections, curb power pilferage and reduce system…
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An ERC-issued resolution declares allowable system loss charge an inherent government-mandated pass-through cost that does not form part of the gross sales of…
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Nartatez stressed that protecting power distribution is vital to national security and the economy.
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Meralco restores power to flood-hit customers while electricity rates fall this August, with safety reminders and a P9.5-billion refund helping provide relief…
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The overall electricity rate has declined by P0.0428 per kilowatt-hour to P14.7833 per kWh, down from P14.8261 per kWh in July. ‘For residential customers of…
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Meralco said they are hoping that the downward adjustment will bring relief to Meralco customers, especially with the lower overall demand observed in the…
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The Federation of Philippine Industries backs reforms to cut system loss charges and supports President Marcos Jr.’s push to amend EPIRA, as power inflation…
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The ERC decision to implement a refund for consumers comes in direct response to numerous longstanding complaints about the continuous increase in electricity…
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Unreliable electricity service remains a major obstacle to economic growth, particularly in the provinces.
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Quick research shows that Meralco loses about 5.72 percent of the electricity passing through its system, still below the government’s allowable limit of 6.5…
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The Energy Regulatory Commission ordered Meralco to refund P9.5 billion to consumers over six months after finding the utility over-recovered distribution…
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Consumers might enjoy lower electricity bills, but they will ultimately shoulder the cost as taxpayers.
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Filipinos have every right to be angry that they’re being billed for electricity siphoned off by illegal connections their utility failed to police.
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Meralco reported higher first-half 2026 earnings despite persistent pressure on electricity prices from Middle East geopolitical tensions, while accelerating…
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