Energy
Samar fuel supply unhindered by bridge restrictions
The Department of Energy (DOE) has assured continued fuel deliveries to Samar and surrounding regions despite new logistical challenges posed by a 3-metric ton (MT) weight restriction on the San Juanico Bridge, a critical link between Leyte and Samar. The restriction effectively prevents standard fuel tankers—typically weighing 19–20 MT—from using the bridge, prompting a major shift in fuel logistics.
Mixed Fuel Price Adjustments Set for Tuesday: Gasoline Up, Diesel and Kerosene Down
The various fuel retailers are rolling out mixed price adjustments for petroleum products starting Tuesday, with a modest increase in gasoline prices offset by cuts for diesel and kerosene.
CBK hydro privatization bidding moved to end-June
The privatization schedule of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant complex in Laguna has been officially moved to the end of June this year, according to the Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corp. (PSALM). The revised timeline was confirmed in a statement over the weekend, marking a two-week delay from the original June 16 deadline.
Citing Bias and Partiality: Court Orders ERC Chair to Inhibit from NGCP Rate Case
The Court of Appeals (CA) has directed Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta to inhibit from participating in the proceedings for the resolution of the rate application of National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
Green light for ₱32B Luzon grid upgrade
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved two major transmission projects of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), collectively worth ₱32.02 billion, a move poised to significantly boost the country's power infrastructure and corporate energy capacity.
