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DOE, NPC Fast-Track SPUG Solar Hybrid Microgrids
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The Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Power Corporation (Napocor) are stepping up the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) hybrid microgrids across remote island territories, a strategic push aimed at displacing expensive diesel fuel generation and curbing ballooning universal subsidies. The initiative targets…
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DOE Eyes Port Rationing for Offshore Wind in GEA-5
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is drafting regulatory guidelines to ration port access for offshore wind developers participating in the upcoming Green Energy Auction Round 5 (GEA-5), aiming to eliminate logistical bottlenecks that threaten the rollout of clean marine power. Under the proposed draft circular, winning bidders in the GEA-5…
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DOE to Auction Solar-BESS Microgrids for Off-Grid Islands
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to roll out a specialized Green Energy Auction (GEA) framework designed specifically for off-grid island grids currently managed by the National Power Corporation’s Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG). The policy drive aims to displace expensive, fuel-dependent diesel generation units with integrated solar photovoltaic…
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ERC Seeks VAT Scrap on System Loss to Save Users ₱6B
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to scrap the 12% value-added tax (VAT) levied on system loss charges across electricity distribution utilities, a regulatory initiative projected to deliver approximately ₱6 billion in annual savings to Filipino consumers nationwide. The proposed tax relief targets a structural component of retail electricity…
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Philippine Fuel Prices Set for Fresh Hikes on Aug 25
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Philippine motorists and transport operators are facing another round of fuel pump price increases scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as regional refined petroleum benchmarks continue to face upward pressure from geopolitical headwinds. Preliminary monitoring from the Department of Energy (DOE) and domestic oil industry estimates indicate that the price…
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August 21 Holiday Status: Class Suspensions, Work Rules, and DOLE Pay Guidelines for Ninoy Aquino Day
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As the Philippines commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day tomorrow, August 21, 2026, Filipinos across the country are set to enjoy the first of two long weekends this month. Declared a nationwide Special (Non-Working) Day under Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, this holiday honours the life, sacrifice, and legacy of former Senator Benigno…
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Flood control, cost of living top Filipinos’ SONA concerns — Capstone Intel
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Flood control, the rising cost of living and government accountability are the issues Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), according to a year-long Facebook sentiment analysis by Capstone Intel Corporation. The conversations also showed growing public frustration over fuel prices, concern…
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Defense readiness, public safety drive online buzz on West Philippine Sea, social media scan shows
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A comprehensive, year-long Facebook social media scan reveals that while national sovereignty and China-related tensions remain major talking points, the online conversation surrounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is most intensely driven by tangible issues: visible defense actions, maritime presence, and public safety updates. The pioneering study, conducted by social…
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The Waiver Workaround: How MORE Power Solved Iloilo City’s Decades-Old Jumper Problem
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When MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), led by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., assumed control of Iloilo City’s power distribution grid in 2020, the infrastructure was on the brink of collapse. Combined technical and non-technical system losses stood at a staggering 28%. Hazardous, makeshift “jumper” cables crisscrossed informal…
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Grid Status Red: DOE and NGCP Launch Urgent Safety Sweeps of Energy Infrastructure Following Massive Mindanao Earthquake
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GENERAL SANTOS CITY, Philippines — Following a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the waters off Sarangani, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) have entered a high-stakes, whole-of-sector mobilization. The disaster has triggered widespread operational disruptions across various southern provinces, testing the resilience…
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Philippine Independence Day 2026: Your Complete Guide to Araw ng Kalayaan
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Last updated: June 2026 Every year on June 12, the Philippines pauses to honor one of the most meaningful dates in its history. Araw ng Kalayaan — the Filipino name for Independence Day — is a nationwide commemoration of freedom, sacrifice, and national identity. Whether you want to understand the…
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Behind the Rollback: DOE Cites Global Supply Surplus and OPEC+ Stance
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The Department of Energy (DOE) Oil Industry Management Bureau confirmed that the recent localized price drops directly mirror a downward trend in the international crude market. According to the DOE’s weekly monitoring, a combination of surging non-OPEC production—particularly from the United States—and revised, softer global demand forecasts have created a…