The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced that several areas in Metro Manila, Calabarzon, and Bulacan will experience power interruptions from March 5 to 10 due to scheduled maintenance activities.On March 5 and 6, Barangay Punturin in Valenzuela and several areas in Batangas City will be...
Concessionaire-firm National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) claimed that its overall performance has improved, compared to the time when the transmission system was still operated by the government.
In a statement to the media, NGCP said, its "overall performance in operating the grid...
Some barangays in Manila and Quezon Cities will experience power interruptions starting Tuesday, May 30 to Thursday, June 1.
In an advisory released by Manila Electric Company (Merlaco), it said the temporary power outage is due to line maintenance and relocation of facilities.
Some streets in...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has called on the owners and operators of advertising billboards to temporarily roll up or take down their materials in preparation for the super typhoon Mawar.
Meralco said that with expected strong winds accompanying super typhoon Mawar,...
Senator Grace Poe said power firms granted with a franchise and permits carry the colossal task of providing reliable electricity at all times.
"Reliability is a big commitment in the provision of public service. Kailangan ay maaasahan ka ng mga tao sa lahat ng oras (People rely on you all the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 5 questioned Malacañang's move to pursue private sector investments from the United States that would bring about nuclear energy projects in the Philippines.
Hontiveros reiterated her belief that nuclear energy would be a horrific answer to the...
System operator National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has issued notice of award to 38 bidder-companies that won contracts for the provision of ancillary services across all grids, primarily power reserves, that shall be critically required in the reliable operation of the country's...
The Philippine government's potential deal with a US-based nuclear power firm would definitely help address its power crisis as the drought season continues to hound the country because of the El-Niño phenomenon, Senator Francis Tolentino said on Wednesday, May 3.
Tolentino issued the statement...
Senator Rafael ''Raffy'' Tulfo has warned that the persistent power outages in different provinces continue to threaten the country's national security.
Tulfo, chairman of the Senate Energy Committee, said that the government's failure to properly address the recurring long...
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That's how outgoing Quezon City 5th district Rep. Alfred Vargas described the power outages in Luzon over the weekend, which affected an estimated one million residents, "This incident, which has been attributed to insufficient power supply, is a stark...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced on Saturday, April 16, that parts Caloocan, Malabon, Navotas, and Quezon City will experience power interruption due to scheduled maintenance works starting April 20.
Line reconductoring, replacement of poles, and preparatory works will be conducted...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate energy committee, on Saturday, March 5 called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and power utilities to draw up contingency measures to address the imminent power interruptions, especially during the election period, because of thinning power...
