A fresh wave of blame game is electrifying the discourse surrounding the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the country’s grid operator—but while digging up past regulatory missteps might make for catchy headlines, the real power play lies in tackling the tough questions: who...
APEC Party-List Rep. Sergio Dagooc (PPAB) A member of the power bloc in the House of Representatives has argued that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) should be penalized for allowing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Power grid operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has been religiously paying its three percent franchise tax as mandated by law. This was...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has outlined 11 regulatory priorities for the first semester of 2025, with a focus on issues related to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and Manila Electric Company (Meralco). In a briefing, ERC Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta said the...
ILOILO CITY – To avoid a repeat of the massive blackouts that affected Iloilo and Panay Island last year, MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) urged the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) to complete its substation in this city. A LINEMAN of MORE Power...
(Unsplash) National Electrification Administration (NEA) Administrator Antonio Almeda has clarified that he never meant to blame the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for the power woes on Siargao Island. Almeda gave this statement...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Gus Tambunting (Facebook) Displaying a great sense of urgency, the House Committee on Legislative Franchises tackled during a briefing on Monday, Dec. 23 the reported delays in the implementation of more than 200...
(MANILA BULLETIN) The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) chief admitted before congressmen on Monday, Dec. 23 the lack of updated rules following the agency’s failure to approve system operator National Grid Corporation of the...
House of Representatives (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) The House of Representatives is set to conduct a "thorough review" of the existing operating franchise of the country's lone grid operator, the National Grid Corporation of the...
The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) lauded NGCP’s efforts to lower electricity costs, benefiting millions of consumers across the country. The PCCI, the Philippines’ biggest business organization, conferred the Country Movers Award on NGCP in recognition of its initiatives...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P20.65-billion transmission line project proposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) to strengthen the country's grid connection. The Balaoan-Laoag 500-kilovolt (kV) transmission line will accommodate wind and solar power...
To enhance grid stability in Northern Mindanao, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved a P2.34 billion capital expenditure (CAPEX) project by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). In a statement, the ERC announced on Thursday, Nov. 21, that it has greenlit NGCP's...
