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LNGPH spending P6 billion for LNG storage expansion
by Brix Lelis - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
LNGPH, the multibillion-dollar venture of tycoons Manuel V. Pangilinan, Sabin Aboitiz and Ramon Ang, is looking to spend roughly P6 billion to expand its liquefied natural gas (LNG) storage capacity.
‘Make me sweat, make me water’
by Brix Lelis - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
South African singer Tyla made waves with her Grammy-winning hit “Water,” but El Niño is putting the spotlight on water for a different reason.
Oil stockpiling deal eyed between Philippines, United States
by Brix Lelis - October 19, 2026 - 12:00am
The United States, a key actor in the Middle East war that has rattled global fuel supply chains, is now keen to help the Philippines establish its planned strategic petroleum reserves.
Higher bioethanol blend eyed as gas prices soar
by Brix Lelis - October 18, 2026 - 12:00am
With gasoline prices hovering above P100 per liter, the government is looking to raise the mandatory bioethanol blend to help ease pressure at domestic pumps.
Gokongwei, Salazar named Management Persons of the Year
by Brix Lelis - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Tycoon Lance Gokongwei and Phinma Corp. president and COO Chito Salazar have been selected as recipients of the prestigious MAP Management Persons of the Year 2026 award.
Gas prices tipped for P4.20/liter rollback
by Brix Lelis - October 17, 2026 - 12:00am
After two consecutive rounds of hikes, gasoline prices may finally drop by at least P4 per liter next week amid easing supply concerns in Asia.
ERC lifts capacity limits on new power facilities
by Brix Lelis - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
The Energy Regulatory Commission  has lifted capacity limits on new power plants, allowing developers to build larger facilities to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.
ERC suspends power reserve market
by Brix Lelis - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Energy Regulatory Commission has temporarily halted Reserve Market operations to curb persistently high ancillary service prices, especially in the Visayas.
‘Complete secrecy’ in Semirara coal auction flagged
by Brix Lelis - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. has criticized what it claims is “complete secrecy” surrounding the award of a new operating contract for the country’s largest coal mine.
Meralco rates up this month
by Brix Lelis - October 14, 2026 - 12:00am
More than eight million customers of Manila Electric Co.  should brace for higher power rates this month following an increase in generation charges.
Nearly 200 Jollibee Group stores switch to clean power
by Brix Lelis - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Jollibee Group has tapped First Gen Corp. to power its 189 company-owned fast-food stores in the Philippines with geothermal energy.
MVP, RSA close P2.19 billion Meralco deal
by Brix Lelis - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Tycoon Manuel V. Pangilinan has secured another piece of Manila Electric Co., completing a P2.19-billion share purchase from Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group out of his own pocket.
DOE: Visayas at risk of grid alerts anew
by Brix Lelis - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Just as the Visayas starts to recover from months of power supply constraints, the onset of the super El Niño threatens to trigger another wave of grid alerts, according to the Department of Energy.
P3.01/liter diesel price cut seen; gas up by P1.56/liter
by Brix Lelis - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Motorists are getting their third consecutive diesel price rollback today, even as gasoline and kerosene prices rise again.
ERC orders Meralco to refund P2.64 billion to customers
by Brix Lelis - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
Regulators have ordered Manila Electric Co. to return an additional P2.64 billion to its customers over six months, offering temporary relief as higher distribution charges kick in.
ERC adjusts Meralco’s power distribution rate
by Brix Lelis - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Manila Electric Co.’s (Meralco) first rate reset in over a decade, but at a level roughly 37 percent lower than what the power giant had proposed.
MGEN makes final push for Atimonan coal plant
by Brix Lelis - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGEN) is turning to its parent, Manila Electric Co., in what could be its last shot at finally advancing its 1,200-megawatt (MW) coal-fired power plant in Atimonan, Quezon.
MPIC completes P12.4 billion Meralco deal
by Brix Lelis - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC) now owns nearly half of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) after completing a P12.4-billion deal with Ramon Ang’s San Miguel Group.
Philippines, AZEC strengthen regional oil stockpiling push
by Brix Lelis - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Hormuz-dependent Philippines is helping advance the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC)’s push to strengthen oil stockpiling systems across the region.
Government ‘very confident’ of meeting renewable energy targets
by Brix Lelis - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
The government remains bullish on meeting its renewable energy (RE) targets, banking on more competitive auctions to drive the rollout of clean power projects.
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