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Democratizing power generation

By Boo Chanco | 9 days ago

EPIRA created an oligopoly of power generators by making power generation an exclusively private sector endeavor.

Business

Visayas Grid hits red alert anew

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | October 21, 2026 - 12:00am

After several days of normal operations, the Visayas Grid was once again placed under red and yellow alerts on Tuesday, October...

Cebu News

ERC lifts capacity caps for new generating units

October 16, 2026 - 5:45pm

ERC removes capacity limits for new generating units, potentially improving generation economics while requiring adequate...

Stock Commentary

Democracy in crisis

By BREAKTHROUGH | By Elfren S. Cruz | October 15, 2026 - 12:00am

After the People Power Revolution of 1986, democracy was restored to the Philippines. At that time, we all thought this would be a permanent fixture in our society. For most of us, we began to take democracy for...

Opinion

MGEN eyes Meralco baseload contract for Atimonan revival

October 12, 2026 - 9:37am

MGEN plans to bid for Meralco's 900MW baseload contract, potentially reviving its long-delayed Atimonan coal plant. ...

Stock Commentary

‘Power rate hikes during El Niño must not burden families’

By Neil Jayson Servallos | October 12, 2026 - 12:00am

Sen. Erwin Tulfo has warned power companies against imposing unjustified rate hikes and delivering substandard service during...

Headlines

Power: El Niño tightens supply, lifts price upside

October 7, 2026 - 3:55pm

DOE warned that a prolonged El Niño could raise the risk of power interruptions and higher electricity bills as extreme...

Stock Commentary

Bibles in the Back Seat

October 7, 2026 - 12:30am

“Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. — Zechariah 4:6

Daily Bread

Advocacy group: Cebu bears power burden from Negros, Bohol coal bans

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | September 29, 2026 - 12:00am

Cebu is being forced to shoulder part of the baseload power requirements of Negros and Bohol because of the provinces’ bans on coal-fired and diesel power plants, a Cebu-based energy advocacy group said, warning...

Cebu News

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...

Business