The cost of power obtained from the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) in Luzon and the Visayas thus far this month trended up, according to the independent electricity market operator of the Philippines (IEMOP).
Manila Electric Co., the largest power distributor in the country, said Friday power rates will be lower in the February billing cycle on account of a net decline in the generation charge.
ASEAN leaders agreed to draw more investment into critical mineral processing and manufacturing while tightening regional cooperation on exports of sensitive goods, as the bloc seeks to capture more industrial value and protect strategic supply chains.
Andok’s Litson Corp. has partnered with Rockport Power to secure power supply for 16 of its stores, using the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to bring down electricity expenses amid rising operational costs.
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) have formalized a partnership to advance the country’s energy transition through research, technical cooperation, and policy support for a secure, reliable, and affordable energy system.
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has sealed two agreements with the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) and the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) to turn NIA’s excess water resources into public drinking‑water supply, strengthening water security across Cavite.