The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines warns power consumers to expect a power rate hike this July 2025 due to an increase in the rates of ancillary services.

NGCP warns power rate hike in July

A consumer’s group has assailed a resolution of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) establishing its methodology for calculating power rates, saying that this new system has already inflicted a burden on consumers. 

NASECORE: ERC’s new ‘pricing system’ puts burden on consumers

The country’s largest and most profitable power distributor has energy sales
at all-time highs and unprecedented double-digit growth in income.  


Meralco earnings unstoppable   

Electricity consumers, brace for higher electricity charges on your next bill.

NGCP to hike transmission rates

Catbalogan City, Samar – The City Agriculture Office proudly announced the commencement of drilling for a Solar-Powered Irrigation System in Barangay New Mahayag, a vital project requested by the Catbalogan City Government through the City Agriculture Office.

Solar-Powered Irrigation System Launched in Catbalogan City

Can renewable energy projects finally solve the decades-long problem of lack of electricity resources and high costs of electricity in Eastern Visayas?

Leyte makes big strides in renewable energy

Is the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) really a “regulator” or just an “accommodator” of big business?

Consumer advocate denounces ERC’s ‘somersault’

Catbalogan City, Samar- In response to widespread power outages in Catanduanes, Region 8 Electric Cooperatives dispatched linemen teams on November 20, 2024, to assist in power restoration efforts. Among these teams are linemen from the Samar II Electric Cooperative (SAMELCO II).

SAMELCO II Joins Region 8 Electric Cooperatives in Power Restoration Efforts for Catanduanes

Catbalogan City, Samar– A power outage affected several areas in Basey, Marabut, and parts of Sta. Rita, from Bagolibas to San Juan, following a fire that damaged a power post in Brgy. Basiao.

Samelco II Restores Power After Fire-Damaged Post in Basey Area

READY FOR DINAGYANG. More Electric and Power Corporation doing maintenance work in preparation for the Dinagyang Festival. President and chief executive officer Roel Castro, in an interview on Friday (Jan. 24, 2025) said residential consumers are enjoying a reduced electricity rate since last December. (MORE Power photo)

Iloilo City consumers enjoy reduced electricity rate

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