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JUST IN: The DOE says diesel prices are set to decline by P3.71 to P5.71 per liter starting tomorrow, while kerosene will drop by P0.50 to P2.50 per liter.
Gasoline prices, meanwhile, may either see a rollback of P0.32 per liter or rise by up to P1.68 per liter. @PhilippineStar
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The Department of Energy is proposing policy guidelines to simplify and streamline the installation of solar facilities for own use, with no export of power to the grid. philstar.com/business/2026/0…
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Happy (Island’s) independence from blackouts philstar.com/business/2026/0…
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The pre-bid process for the highly anticipated Semirara coal auction is entering its final stretch this month, with the Department of Energy set to hold the last round of talks with prospective bidders. philstar.com/business/2026/0…
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The private partner for the multibillion-peso revamp of Mindanao’s aging Agus-Pulangi hydropower complex is expected to be named later this year, according to the Department of Energy. @PhilippineStar philstar.com/business/2026/0…
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Jun 12
GAS PRICES SEEN HIGHER NEXT WEEK
Citing initial estimates, an industry source indicates a potential increase of P0.50 to P1 per liter in gasoline prices next week.
Diesel prices, meanwhile, may go down by P3.50 to P4 per liter. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 12
Final price adjustments may still rise or fall, with one trading day remaining.
DOE Sec. Sharon Garin said prices could surge again after Iran declared the full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route through which oil shipments from the Middle East pass. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 11
HIGHER MERALCO RATES IN JUNE
JUST IN: Meralco announces an increase of around P0.15 per kWh in electricity rates this month due to higher generation charges.
This translates to an increase of P30 for typical households consuming 200 kWh.
@PhilippineStar
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LOOK: TGP Party-list Rep. Bong Teves welcomes DOE Secretary Sharon Garin, DOE Undersecretary Mario Marasigan, and National Power Corp. president and CEO Jericho Nograles here in Catanduanes. @PhilippineStar
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Garin and Nograles are set to lead the ceremonial switch-on of new generator sets to help reinforce the island’s power supply amid recurring outages that have lasted up to 12 hours in some areas. @PhilippineStar
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The government has stepped in amid ongoing operational challenges faced by Sunwest Water and Electric Co., a power generation company tied to fugitive former lawmaker Zaldy Co. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
ROTATIONAL BROWNOUTS EXPECTED IN VISAYAS
The Visayas grid will be placed under red alert from 1 PM to 7 PM today due to a thin power supply and high electricity demand, increasing the risk of rotational brownouts. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
Meanwhile, the first yellow alert has been raised in Mindanao from 12 PM to 3 PM due to power strain caused by the recent earthquake. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. has mobilized relief assistance for communities hit by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in southern Mindanao. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
The company, through One Meralco Foundation, started distributing food packs, bottled water and solar lanterns to affected residents in General Santos City, Sarangani and nearby areas. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
They are also working closely with local partners to ensure that assistance reaches critical facilities, including hospitals and evacuation centers. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
HIGHER ELECTRICITY SPOT PRICES
The average electricity price in the country’s power spot market surged by P2.16 per kWh in May to P7.79 per kWh from P5.63 per kWh, according to market operator IEMOP. @PhilippineStar
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By region, the Visayas recorded the highest increase, with prices rising by P4.58 per kWh to P10.20 per kWh.
Meanwhile, spot prices in Luzon spiked by P1.39 per kWh to P7.02 per kWh, while those in Mindanao climbed by P3.65 per kWh to P9.28 per kWh. @PhilippineStar
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Jun 10
The latest adjustments will be reflected in the power bills of consumers this month. @PhilippineStar
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Meralco rates are flat while fuel prices and political sensationalism are high bworldonline.com/opinion/202…
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