Massive power outage hits Western Visayas
MANILA, Philippines — A region-wide power outage hit Western Visayas a day after the New Year revelry, crippling the islands of Panay and Guimaras as well as some areas in Negros.
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DOE: Few takers for lifeline discount
MANILA, Philippines — Only around 4.6 percent of the projected household beneficiaries of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program or 4Ps will avail themselves of the electricity lifeline rate this month.
Full implementation of lifeline power rate program starts today
MANILA, Philippines — The full implementation of the lifeline rate program will start today, providing qualified poor households with discounts on their electricity bills.
Diesel price up by P1.70, gasoline by P1.60/liter
MANILA, Philippines — Local oil companies are jacking up prices by more than P1 per liter today.
No merry Christmas: Hefty oil price hike seen next week
MANILA, Philippines — Hefty price increases at the pumps await motorists for the final week of 2023.
DOE urges Pinoys, businesses to be energy-efficient
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Energy (DOE) is urging the country’s business sector and households nationwide to intensify their efforts on energy efficiency and conservation amid El Niño.
Meralco rates lower this month
MANILA, Philippines — Lower generation charge pulled down rates of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) this month, ending three consecutive months of increases.
Hefty rollback in pump prices seen next week
MANILA, Philippines — Motorists can see lower pump prices next week, with oil firms expected to reduce prices by hefty amounts.