Energy & Mining
UCME rate hike approved to fund power subsidies in off-grid areas
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved an increase in the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UCME) starting the February 2026 billing.
DOE fast-tracks net metering with strict permit deadlines to accelerate solar adoption
The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing a major acceleration of the country’s net-metering program by enforcing strict, time-bound permit processing across local governments—an overhaul the agency said will significantly speed up solar installations for households and businesses.
Danao commissary set benchmark for renewable-powered food manufacturing
The Jollibee Group is highlighting its Danao Commissary in Cebu as a showcase of how sustainability can be built into manufacturing and logistics from the very beginning, rather than added as an afterthought.
Fuel prices seen rising again, adding pressure on households and businesses
Fuel prices are expected to go up for the fourth straight week, adding to transport and living costs for consumers and higher operating expenses for businesses.
PCC warns on auctions as DOE tweaks
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has flagged competition risks in the design of earlier Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) rounds, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to fine-tune its bidding framework as the government pushes to scale up renewable energy capacity.
