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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) today signed a Compromise Agreement putting to rest years of litigation over NGCP’s obligation to pay ERC-imposed permit fees and annual supervision and regulation (S&R) fees. The signing, held at the ERC’s office in Ortigas Center, Pasig City, was led by […]
Electricity consumers will soon see a clearer and more transparent breakdown of charges in their monthly bills following the Energy Regulatory Commission’s (ERC) adoption of Resolution No. 28, Series of 2026, which establishes a new billing format for all Distribution Utilities (DUs). The new format requires DUs to clearly and separately reflect government-mandated pass-through charges, […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB) conducted its second Management Review at the GAB Central Office in Makati City, spearheaded by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, together with Special Projects Unit Head and Quality Management System (QMS) Team Leader Dr. Jesucito Garcia, and Internal Audit Core Team Leader Cynthia Cañezal. The Management Review focused on […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) unveiled its upgraded official website during its flag raising ceremony, providing consumers and stakeholders with improved access to energy-related information, regulatory issuances, online services, and other public resources. The revamped website supports the Commission’s continuing efforts to modernize its digital services and make regulatory information more accessible to the public. […]
Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan discussed geothermal energy’s potential to support the country’s energy security and transition toward a more sustainable power sector. During the panel discussion, Juan highlighted geothermal energy as an indigenous and renewable resource that can provide stable generation for the country’s long-term energy strategy. “Geothermal […]
Ahead of the Maharlika Pilipinas Pickleball Tour (MPPT) Invitational 2026, the Gensan Punchers took their oath before the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) during an Orientation and Oath-Taking Ceremony held at the GAB Central Office in Makati City. GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera and ProSports Division Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Dr. Oliver Evangelista warmly welcomed the team […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Department of Trade and Industry-Board of Investments (DTI-BOI) are strengthening coordination to facilitate the regulatory requirements of renewable energy projects under the government’s Green Lane services. During a courtesy visit to the ERC office, ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan and DTI-BOI representatives discussed the designation […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to modernize and streamline its regulatory processes as part of the $60-million Philippines Energy Threshold Program of the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). The program, signed by U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton and Finance Secretary Frederick Go during the Luzon Economic Corridor Investment Forum in Manila, seeks […]
Filipino professional boxer Miel Fajardo made a courtesy visit to Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera. Fajardo visited Rivera to discuss his upcoming fight preparations, training itinerary, and career roadmap. During the meeting, the boxer shared details regarding his upcoming training regimen, which includes an extended stint in Hong Kong aimed at […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) responded to a complaint filed by the National Association of Electricity Consumers for Reforms, Inc. (NASECORE) before the Office of the Ombudsman against ERC Chairperson Francis Saturnino Juan and the four Commissioners, concerning the treatment of “Line Rental” charges in electricity bills. The Commission welcomed the opportunity to explain its […]