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Dupinga Hydro Plant cleared for commercial operations

Dupinga Mini Hydro Corp. (DMHC) has secured a Certificate of Compliance (COC) from the Energy Regulatory Commission for its 5-megawatt Dupinga Run-of-River (ROR) Power Plant, paving the way for the facility’s commercial operations.

Meralco says ERC rejects NASECORE bid to stall rate reset

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) said its pending rate reset application before the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) will move forward after regulators denied a bid by consumer advocacy group National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms Inc. (NASECORE) to stall the proceedings.

 Meralco lowers May power rates slightly

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) announced a modest decrease of P0.0151 per kWh in electricity rates for May, bringing the typical household rate to P14.3345 per kWh, down from P14.3496 in April.

Maharlika consortium rolls out P2.1B microgrids nationwide 

A private consortium is ramping up rural electrification with a P2.1-billion investment to deploy one of the Philippines’ largest portfolios of off-grid microgrids, targeting underserved island communities.

ERC expands lifeline discounts for low-income power users

Low-income electricity consumers are set to get bigger relief on their power bills after regulators approved a new, uniform national lifeline subsidy.

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Central bank sets ₱1.0-billion capital standard for small banks going digital

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has rolled out new operational guidelines requiring thrift, rural, and cooperative banks to secure at least ₱1.0 billion in capital if they adopt digital-heavy business models. Issued under Circular No. 1240 on September 21, 2026, the policy ensures that smaller institutions venturing into the digital space operate safely while protecting everyday depositors from financial risks.

Dizon: Hybrid flood control with foreign expertise to target local needs

Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon is pushing for a mix of engineered and nature-based solutions, backed by international know-how, to better tackle flooding across the country.

PH Resorts doubling capital stock to P20B, erasing deficit in restructure push

PH Resorts Group Holdings Inc., led by businessman Dennis Uy, will boost its authorized capital stock to P20 billion—more than double the current P8 billion—to wipe out its capital deficit and restore positive shareholder equity in two years.

DA, NCIP team up in agri projects benefiting indigenous peoples

The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the National Commission on Indigenous People (NCIP) have signed a partnership agreement to jointly deliver agricultural support and empower Indigenous Cultural Communities and Indigenous Peoples (ICCs/IPs).

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