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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, called for structural and operational reforms in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to strengthen market flexibility and support the country’s transition toward a more resilient and inclusive energy future during the Electricity Market Exchanges (EMX) 2026 at the Solaire Resort […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) reaffirmed its support for measures seeking to reduce the system loss burden on electricity consumers, while emphasizing the need to consider the technical and operating conditions of distribution utilities (DUs). ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan conveyed the Commission’s position during the public hearing of the Senate Committee […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has proposed a draft resolution declaring the System Loss Charge as a government-mandated pass-through cost that should not form part of the gross receipts of Generation Companies (GCs), the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), and Distribution Utilities (DUs) for the purposes of the twelve percent (12%) Value-Added Tax […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan marked his first year of service as head of the Commission, highlighting the ERC’s accomplishments over the past 12 months and reaffirming his commitment to advancing a fair, transparent, and responsive regulatory environment for the energy sector. In his message during the Commission’s flag-raising […]
Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Legal Division Chief Atty. Erose Marlo Laeno and Special Project Unit Head Dr. Jesucito Garcia, met with renowned sports lawyer and educator Atty. Alberto Agra at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. The meeting focused on a potential partnership to conduct Sports Law […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has directed the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) to refund a total of P9.51 billion to its customers, at an average refund rate of PO.3448 per kilowatt-hour (kWh). The directive, issued in ERC Case Nos. 2025-178 RC and 2026-040 RC, covers Meralco’s regulatory “true-up” of its distribution charges for the period […]
The future of professional pickleball is taking shape as the Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by the GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed the officials of Kosmas Athletic Ventures Corporation (KAVC) to discuss the hosting of local and international professional pickleball tournaments. During the meeting, KAVC, led by the Head of Operations Richard Bachmann, […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) launched its 2026 Handbook on the Agency’s Core Processes—an important milestone in strengthening the Agency’s Quality Management System (QMS) as it works toward ISO 9001:2015 Certification. The handbook serves as a guide to GAB’s key regulatory functions, including: accreditation, licensing, permit issuance, supervision and adjudication. It also clearly defines […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), led by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, engaged members of the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) in a dialogue on the Commission’s ongoing regulatory reforms, highlighting initiatives that promote a more reliable, efficient, and investment-friendly power sector. The dialogue provided a venue for the ERC to […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized outstanding distribution utilities, power generation companies, and energy solution providers for their commitment to regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and innovation during its 25th Anniversary celebration recently. Through the conferment of plaques of recognition, the ERC highlighted the vital role of industry partners in advancing a transparent, accountable, and consumer-centered […]