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SMPC cuts more jobs as coal bid uncertainty hits Acacia
by Brix Lelis - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is laying off nearly 1,000 more employees as uncertainty over its coal contract limits investment and forces reduced operations at its Acacia mine in Antique.
MVP tightens grip on Meralco with P12.4 billion stake deal
by Brix Lelis - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is further strengthening his grip on power giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) through a P12.4-billion stake deal with business partner Ramon Ang.
Suspension of China exports to drive up fuel prices
by Brix Lelis - October 3, 2026 - 12:00am
Fuel prices are seen to rise in October after China announced that it will suspend its exports of refined products to the Asia-Pacific region, according to the Department of Energy.
ERC, NGCP end disputes over permit, regulatory fees
by Brix Lelis - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am
The Energy Regulatory Commission  and the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines  have reached a compromise deal to resolve their longstanding disputes over permit and regulatory fees.
Philippines carbon emissions keep rising – CCC
by Brix Lelis - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Even as Filipino businesses become more operationally efficient, the country’s carbon emissions continue to rise, according to the Climate Change Commission.
Pryce exits pharma, focuses on gas business
by Brix Lelis - October 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Pryce Corp. is exiting the pharmaceutical business to sharpen its focus on core operations, including the importation and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas.
ACEN takes in Dutch partner for solar project in India
by Brix Lelis - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
 Zobel-led ACEN Corp. is partnering with Netherlands-based Diamond India Renewables One B.V. for yet another solar power project in India.
MGEN, VITRO to build RE-powered data centers
by Brix Lelis - October 1, 2026 - 12:00am
Meralco PowerGen Corp. and PLDT’s VITRO REIT Inc. are embarking on a strategic venture to develop data centers powered by renewable energy.
Alternergy raises P2 billion from maiden notes issue
by Brix Lelis - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has wrapped up its maiden venture into the local debt market, raising P2 billion through the issuance of fixed-rate notes that drew strong investor demand.
DOE orders monthly fuel cost reports
by Brix Lelis - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Oil firms are now required to submit monthly reports on the cost components of liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene as part of the review of the excise tax suspension.
Meralco starts auction for 900-MW baseload power
by Brix Lelis - September 30, 2026 - 12:00am
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. is seeking bidders for a 15-year contract to supply 900 megawatts of baseload electricity.
MGEN advances S$1.2 billion gas plant in Singapore
by Brix Lelis - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Meralco PowerGen Corp. of tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan is now advancing its S$1.2-billion (about P58.7 billion) hydrogen-ready gas-fired power plant on Jurong Island, Singapore.
‘New auction rules put Semirara coal output at risk’
by Brix Lelis - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
The Semirara coal mine in Antique could face zero output if the government awards the new contract solely to the highest bidder, regardless of mining expertise, its current operator warned.
Meralco seeks ERC nod for P2.64 billion refund scheme
by Brix Lelis - September 29, 2026 - 12:00am
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. is seeking regulatory approval to return an additional P2.64 billion to its more than eight million customers.
Nearly 18 GW power projects cleared for grid impact study
by Brix Lelis - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Power projects totaling over 17.8 gigawatts were endorsed to the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) for system impact studies (SIS) in the first half, according to the Department of Energy.
ACEN gets ERC nod for La Union power deal
by Brix Lelis - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
ACEN Corp. has secured approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to supply La Union Electric Co. Inc. ‘s (Lueco) power requirements for 10 years.
Aboitiz shines in Jakarta
by Brix Lelis - September 28, 2026 - 12:00am
With the Philippines’ power market liberalized, much of the responsibility for securing the energy future rests with the private sector.
‘Philippines energy transition gaining momentum’
by Brix Lelis - September 27, 2026 - 12:00am
The International Energy Agency sees the Philippines’ energy transition picking up steam, pointing to an accelerated rollout of renewables and growing efforts to harness nuclear power.
Semirara coal auction restarts next month
by Brix Lelis - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The auction for the country’s largest coal mine on Semirara Island in Antique is set to be relaunched next month as the Department of Energy (DOE) moves to finalize recalibrated bidding rules.
‘Philippines should not revive Bataan nuclear plant’
by Brix Lelis - September 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines should abandon plans to rehabilitate the long-mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) and instead build a new facility to ensure the safety of Filipinos, according to Sen. Erwin Tulfo.
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