While most players in the energy sector are excited about the incursion of innovative technology solutions in the industry, Manila Electric Company (Meralco) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan cautioned against the trap of "quick fixes" that will not bring in realistic energy security for the country....
The Department of Energy (DOE) will be enforcing "unbundled charging fee" for entities or companies that will be rolling out electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities in the country. The DOE- Energy Utilization Management Bureau (DOE-EUMB) has already announced formally that it will start accepting...
The Marcos Administration will roll out next month the Lifeline Rate program, which aims to benefit qualified low-income households to help them pay their electricity bills, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. Meralco The Lifeline Rate is a subsidized rate given to...
Chery continues to add hybrids to its growing lineup, with the Tiggo 5X now being the most accessible in its lineup. As part of the model update, not only does the small crossover get a more powerful and efficient engine, the Tiggo 5X also gets the Pro treatment. This imbues it with a sleeker...
After terminating its 330-megawatt fixed priced power supply agreement (PSA) due to the recently rendered verdict of the Court of Appeals, a subsidiary of SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. has offered a replacement power supply deal to power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco). Meralco...
The surprises continue from leading mobility company, Toyota Motor Philippines (TMP). It has just confirmed the upcoming introduction of another new nameplate to enter the local market: the all-new Yaris Cross. Toyota is offering a Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) variant of this new crossover SUV, in...
BAGUIO CITY – The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) has sustained P5 million in damage from typhoon “Egay.” Beneco is rebuilding damaged distribution structures and hopes to fully restore power in all service areas next week and expects cost of damage to increase as reports from remote...
The past year has seen the launch of many new electric vehicles for the private sector. However, for corporations looking to make their fleets more green, there have been few options. Diamond Auto Group hopes to change that with their new lineup of Dongfeng commercial electric vehicles. Under...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has debuted its "digital toolbox" in addressing consumer complaints as well as industry concerns, but industry stakeholders are wishing that the feedback mechanism and response system will not be as slow as the internet connectivity in the Philippines. Via its...
St Baker Energy Innovation Fund (StBEIF), an Australian electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer, has signed a lease contract with FCGC Corporation to establish a $10-million lithium-ion battery and manufacturing plant at the Filinvest Innovation Park-New Clark City (FIP-NCC). CONTRACT SIGNING FOR...
Consumers in Iloilo City have been experiencing relief in their pockets as electricity rates billed by their distribution utility MORE Electric and Power Corporation have been on a downtrend in the past seven months. MORE Power President and CEO Roel Z. Castro said in a statement that ...
Total loans extended by the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to at least 18 electric cooperatives (ECs) topped P560 million in the first half of the year. Based on data released by NEA’s Accounting Management and Guarantee Department (AMGD), the power utilities serving consumers in...
