Energy & Mining
NGCP clears 17 projects for grid study in June
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) approved 17 new energy projects, totaling nearly 4,000 megawatts (MW) of generation capacity, for system impact studies (SIS) in June, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
Batangas power shift: Meralco JV, Razon rival plan in play
In a landmark move with major corporate and commercial implications, a proposal has emerged to convert the Batangas I Electric Cooperative (BATELEC I) into a stock corporation under a joint venture with Manila Electric Company (Meralco).
PBBM charts final push for energy & water reforms
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., more known among the public as PBBM, on Monday committed to complete nearly 200 power plants and expand water infrastructure in the final three years of his administration, emphasizing their role in driving economic growth and improving quality of life.
Meralco 6-month core net income up 10% to P25.5B
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) posted a 10 percent increase in consolidated core net income for the first half of 2025, reaching P25.54 billion from P23.21 billion a year earlier, driven by robust growth in its power generation business.
Price rollback for gasoline, hikes for diesel and Kerosene; increases deferred in some areas
Motorists will see mixed fuel price adjustments at the pump starting Tuesday (July 29), with gasoline prices dropping slightly while diesel and kerosene costs rise, according to the various fuel retailers.
