Philippines (National)
Not enough data
Lenie Lectura's coverage is mainly focused on the energy sector, particularly in reporting announcements, press releases, and expert commentaries related to renewable energy, power projects, energy policy, electricity rates and energy companies. Her articles often provide guidance on industry-related issues.
For Lenie's coverage area of focus on the Philippines' energy landscape and business developments within it. When reaching out to her with pitches or expertise for commentary or analysis pieces, consider providing insights into renewable energy initiatives and policies in the Philippines as well as perspectives relating to key players in the local market.
This information evolves through artificial intelligence and human feedback. Improve this profile .
BUSINESSMAN Manuel V. Pangilinan, chairman of the Manila Electric Company (Meralco), said removing system loss charges would create a multibillion-peso burden that private firms cannot survive or absorb on their own. He said the financial damage would disrupt the entire energy supply chain, heavily impacting the power generation, transmission, and…
Osaka-based Kansai Electric Power Co. Inc. (Kansai) is acquiring a 14-percent stake in PMJVCo Holdings Inc., marking its first overseas pumped storage hydropower investment in a 600-megawatt (MW) Philippine project. The deal involves the Wawa pumped storage hydro power project in Rizal, which uses variable-speed technology for 6,000 megawatt-hours (MWh)…
Alternergy Holdings Corp. has energized its 128-megawatt (MW) Tanay wind project, with commercial operations expected to kick off in the fourth quarter. Once fully operational, it will generate approximately 283.5 gigawatt hours (GWh) of renewable electricity annually, enough to power around 118,125 households while avoiding approximately 197,780 metric tons of…
The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has been ordered to refund P9.5 billion to all of its customers, equivalent to an average refund rate of P0.3448 per kilowatt hour (kWh), within six months. “The resulting average refund rate, including interest, equivalent to P0.3448 per kWh is allocated among Meralco customer classes…
Pangilinan-led PXP Energy Corp. (PXP) has expressed interest to be involved in native hydrogen exploration and needs capital to fund various service contracts. According to PXP Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan, the upstream oil and gas exploration firm, is actively inviting foreign partners, specifically investors, to participate via farm-in agreements. “In…
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 17-percent increase in its second-quarter net income to P4.8 billion, bringing its first-half results to P8.6 billion from P8.4 billion in the same period last year. The strong financial performance was mainly driven by the company’s power segment that offset declining coal…
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued streamlined guidelines that aim to facilitate the safe, efficient installation of own-use, zero-export solar systems by electricity consumers. Department Circular 2026-08-0017 clarifies the roles of distribution utilities (DUs) and defines self-generating facility zero-export solar systems (SGF ZESS) and micro-solar systems (MSS), covering installations…
By: Lenie Lectura
The chief of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) on Thursday announced the immediate relief of the Camarines Sur first district engineer over a road crash caused by the lack of safety warnings. “I have already replaced the first district engineer of Camarines Sur,” said DPWH Secretary Vince…
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has requested a P2.7-billion budget for 2027 to advance the eGovPH super app, aiming to enhance cybersecurity, system integration, and introduce the eGovAI tool. DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the efforts are part of a broader strategy, including the National Digital Connectivity…
DESPITE an increase in renewable energy (RE) pass-through charge collected from on-grid electricity consumers, power generation costs continue to drive the largest share of monthly electricity bills. According to an analysis by the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), generation charges made up 57 percent of residential power rates…
