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To enhance its regulatory capacity, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has opened 105 new positions with approval from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM). These newly created roles, encompassing both regular
The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) have entered into a Data-Sharing Agreement, in a pivotal effort to promote transparency and evidence-based policymaking in the energy sector. The
Meralco has announced an increase of Php0.2639 per kilowatt-hour in electricity rates for March, raising the overall rate for a typical household to Php12.2901 per kilowatt-hour from Php12.0262 in February. The adjustment
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has institutionalized the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy and Manual through Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, reinforcing its commitment to consumer protection and regulatory efficiency. The
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has deferred its ruling on 19 ancillary service procurement agreements (ASPAs) submitted by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) due to unresolved concerns. In a
After a mid-year spike driven by higher coal prices and power outages, electricity rates in most parts of the country settled lower by Q4 2024, continuing a downward trajectory observed since 2023.
Electricity consumers will see higher transmission charges in February 2025, as Ancillary Service (AS) rates rise by 12%, reaching P0.6640 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from P0.5928 per kWh in December 2024. While the
Filipino consumers may see higher electricity rates in February as Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) warns of a possible increase in generation charges, largely influenced by the peso depreciation. The company also cited
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), the country’s largest power distributor, has filed for regulatory approval of its annual revenue requirement (ARR) and performance incentive scheme for the fifth regulatory period (2026-2029). The proposed
Manila Water has taken a major step in expanding consumer choice in the energymarket by successfully switching its first 10 facilities—totaling 500 kilowatts (kW)—fromthe captive to the contestable market under the expanded
