Meralco electricity rates rise in October 2026 as generation costs rise
Expect too Meralco’s higher distribution charges to kick in next month, but a newly approved refund could soften that impact on consumers
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KKR exits First Gen, sells stake to Gateway-linked firm for P25.8B
Only a month before its exit, the private equity giant had been seeking to increase its First Gen stake and take the Lopez-led power company private, but the proposal was rejected
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Middle East war sharpens focus on ASEAN energy security plans
ASEAN’s reliance on Middle Eastern crude oil, coupled with rising global prices, has prompted discussions on implementing regional fuel-security measures and long-term initiatives like the ASEAN Power Grid and renewable energy deployment
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[OPINION] The problem with DOE’s Mid-Merit Natural Gas Capacity Auction Program
Natural gas can provide useful mid-merit and balancing services. That capability does not justify a uniform gas procurement across grids with different supply conditions and cost structures.
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With power bills already high, Meralco wins approval to raise own fees after 15 years
After its first rate review in 15 years, Meralco has won regulatory approval to raise its distribution charges even after already posting a record P51.13 billion in profits in 2025
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Why everyone wants a piece of the Lopez group’s Energy Development Corp.
The Lopez group, through First Gen, bought Energy Development Corp. from the government in 2007 and has spent the 19 years since learning how deep the asset actually goes
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NGCP ends years-long fight over regulatory fees with ERC
The regulator did not disclose the total amount covered under its compromise agreement with the grid operator, how much of the fees had already been collected, and how much is left to collect
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MAP: Where have system losses been highest from 2021 to 2025?
Explore this interactive map to see how high the system losses have been in your area
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After Gabby sold to Ramon Ang, Piki Lopez is securing the family’s crown jewels
Gabby Lopez’ branch turned part of their inheritance into cash—and put some of it toward keeping ABS-CBN alive. Their cousin Piki Lopez is securing control over what remains below.
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Turkey launches AI initiative ahead of COP31 climate summit
‘We must openly discuss AI’s growing energy consumption, and it is time for governments to start setting the terms,’ says COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum
