Energy & Mining
BOI mulls coal incentives amid Semirara uncertainty
The Board of Investments (BOI) is considering whether coal mining and production should be added to the list of activities eligible for fiscal perks under the upcoming Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), a move that could benefit Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC), the country’s largest coal producer.
Meralco backs transparent bidding for partnerships with electric cooperatives
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said it supports using a competitive selection process, or public bidding, when choosing private sector partners for electric cooperatives (ECs).
Power prices in spot market rise 23% in March — IEMOP
Electricity prices in the country’s spot market increased sharply in March, driven by tighter supply and higher demand, according to the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
Negros Power pours P1.3B into grid upgrades; cuts outages and expands rural electrification
Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power) is seeking to accelerate its grid modernization by allocating P1.3 billion to upgrade infrastructure, expand electricity access and improve service reliability across the province.
Trump suspends Iran attack as Pakistan brokers ceasefire
US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (Wednesday morning in Manila) suspended planned strikes on Iran after Pakistan brokered a two-week ceasefire.
