Energy
Synergy Grid director quits after appointment as ERC chief
Synergy Grid & Development Phils. Inc., the controlling stakeholder in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), announced that independent director Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan has stepped down from its board following his appointment as the new Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
Meralco intensifies full restoration efforts amid bad weather
Meralco has significantly reduced the number of customers experiencing power interruptions caused by recent inclement weather, thanks to continuous round-the-clock restoration work by its personnel.
ERC calls on public agencies to champion green power shift
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is calling on government agencies and state-run firms to take a more proactive role in advancing the use of renewable energy (RE) in the country, highlighting the need for stronger leadership to accelerate the energy transition.
DOE secures ₱57.4M for renewable projects from PCSO
In a move signaling strengthened institutional backing for the country's clean energy program, the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) has released ₱57.4 million to the Department of Energy (DOE) to support renewable energy (RE) projects under the Renewable Energy Trust Fund (RETF).
Meralco races to restore power after Habagat floods
In the wake of heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon (Habagat), the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is operating on a 24/7 basis to restore electricity in flood-affected areas across its franchise.
