The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reported a rare occurrence of negative average electricity prices at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) during major holidays, highlighting a significant gap between supply and demand that has broad economic and commercial implications.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is urging Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) to strictly comply with all provisions of its power supply agreements (PSAs), particularly the 1,200-megawatt deal with Excellent Energy Resources Inc. (EERI), amid delays in the latter’s plant commissioning and fuel supply readiness.
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has formally set the 2025 national and regional power capacity limits, reaffirming its regulatory oversight of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) of 2001.
More participants are seen joining the so-called net-metering program as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized the Commission on Audit (COA) a national agency...
The Philippines expects two major trade initiatives, the ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA) and a free trade agreement with Canada, to expand export opportunities and help smaller enterprises participate more actively in international commerce.
The Philippines is seeking Brazilian investments in food processing, ethanol and clean energy, as government and business leaders pursue partnerships to boost domestic production, create jobs and strengthen food and energy security.
Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc. is banking on expanded Malampaya gas production and large-scale pumped storage hydropower projects to strengthen Philippine energy security, reduce exposure to volatile fuel prices and accommodate a growing share of renewable power.
ASEAN trade ministers have signed a landmark Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), establishing common rules for online commerce, digital payments and cross-border data flows in a bid to double Southeast Asia’s digital economy to USD2 trillion by 2030.