Category: Energy
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MORE Power Announces 4.2% Rate Reduction for Iloilo City This December
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MORE Power Iloilo: December Electricity Rates Reduction Iloilo City residents will see smaller utility bills this month. MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) confirmed a significant electricity rates reduction for the December billing cycle. The company announced a 4.2% decrease in overall costs. This news offers much-needed financial relief…
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Primelectric Benchmarks South Korea’s Power Distribution System
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In its drive to further improve consumer services, officials of Primelectric recently traveled to Seoul, South Korea to study the country’s advanced power distribution system. The delegation was led by Primelectric President and CEO Roel Castro, who visited the Transmission and Distribution Headquarters of the Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO),…
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Biodiesel Group Urges Careful Review of Proposed “Murang Langis” Bill
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MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Biodiesel Association (TPBA) on Monday called for a careful evaluation of proposed changes to Republic Act No. 9367, or the Biofuels Act of 2006, stressing that any adjustments should consider “the wider implications” for motorists, farmers, and public health. The group’s statement comes as House…
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MORE Power Wins CSR Company of the Year at 2025 Asia CEO Awards
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MANILA, Philippines — MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has been recognized as the Grand Winner for CSR Company of the Year (Innodata Circle of Excellence) at the 2025 Asia CEO Awards, held on October 14 at the Manila Marriott Grand Ballroom. The award highlights MORE Power’s strong commitment…
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Power Poverty Persists: Inside the Lives of the Energy-Insecure
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Despite years of investment and policy reforms, millions of Filipinos continue to live without reliable access to electricity — a challenge that underscores the country’s deepening energy inequality as it races toward its 2030 electrification target. The Scale of Energy Poverty According to a 2024 study by the Philippine Institute…
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The Budget Battle Over Energy Subsidies: Who Gains, Who Loses?
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The Budget Battle Over Energy Subsidies: Who Gains, Who Loses? Introduction Energy subsidies are one of the most contentious lines in the Philippine budget. On one hand, they can provide relief to vulnerable sectors during times of high fuel and power prices. On the other, they often weigh heavily on…
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Citicore Unveils Batangas 1: PH’s First Baseload Solar + Storage Facility
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The Philippines has marked a milestone in its renewable energy journey with the inauguration of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.’s Batangas 1 Solar Plant, the country’s first baseload-capable solar + storage project. Located in Calatagan, Batangas, the 197 MW solar farm is paired with a 320 MWh battery energy storage system…
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Philippines Eyes $800-Million World Bank Loan for Clean Energy, Water Reforms
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The Philippine government is moving to finalize a USD 800 million loan from the World Bank aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition and strengthening water governance. According to the Department of Finance, the program — formally called the Second Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Development Policy Loan (DPL2) —…
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Alternergy Expands Wind Portfolio with Quezon Projects Acquisition
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Alternergy Holdings Corp. is ramping up its renewable energy portfolio after acquiring majority stakes in two wind farm projects in Quezon province from CleanTech Global Renewables Inc. The deal covers the 96-megawatt Tayabas North and the 150-megawatt Tayabas South wind projects, including their assets, permits, and development contracts. CleanTech will…
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Philippines Switches On First Agrivoltaic Solar Complex with 320 MWh Battery Storage
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Batangas, Philippines — The country has taken a major step toward its renewable energy transition as Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) inaugurated the Batangas 1 agrivoltaic solar complex, a landmark project combining large-scale solar generation with advanced battery storage and integrated agriculture. The facility, located across Barangays Lumbangan and Luntal…
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DOE Eyes Renewable Energy as Main Power Source by 2035
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The Philippines is accelerating its push into renewables, with the Department of Energy (DOE) laying out plans to shift the country’s power mix increasingly toward clean energy sources by 2035. Under its proposed roadmap, renewables won’t just supplement, but potentially become the primary source of electricity as the nation seeks…
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Meralco Bills on the Move: What Consumers Can Expect Next Month
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Rates in Flux Consumers in Metro Manila and nearby provinces should brace for another possible adjustment in their electricity bills next month, as Meralco signals a shift in rates following changes in the wholesale electricity spot market (WESM) and generation costs. In its latest advisory, Meralco said that generation charges—the…