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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has significantly reduced processing times for key permits through the Energy Virtual One-Stop Shop (EVOSS) system, in support of the government’s push to streamline approvals and accelerate energy project implementation. During the 24th EVOSS Steering Committee meeting, the Department of Energy (DOE) reported that three ERC processes integrated into the […]
The Games and Amusements Board (GAB), led by GAB Chairman Atty. Francisco Rivera, welcomed representatives of Powerline Events Management and the Japan B.LEAGUE. During a courtesy call, they discussed preparations for the B.LEAGUE Manila Games 2026, the first-ever overseas games of Japan’s premier professional basketball league. During the meeting, organizers presented updates on the landmark […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), represented by Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan, served as the lead resource speaker during the Management Association of the Philippines’ (MAP) Energy 101 Series where he highlighted the key factors driving electricity prices in the Philippines and the regulatory reforms and market-based solutions being pursued to make electricity […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) adopted a Resolution for the temporary suspension of Power Delivery Service (PDS) charges for energy storage systems (ESS) to support power system reliability during declared national energy emergencies. The measure allows qualified ESS facilities to be exempted from the payment of PDS charges on electricity drawn from the grid solely […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved Resolution No. 22, Series of 2026, adopting a Uniform Reportorial Requirements (URR) Template Addendum that standardizes how Distribution Utilities (DUs) compute, monitor, and report Transmission and Ancillary Services (AS) charges. The measure strengthens transparency, accountability, and regulatory oversight of these pass-through costs while making electricity billing easier to […]
Amid rapid changes in the energy sector, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is advancing the Philippine Grid Code (PGC) 2026 Edition as a forward-looking reform to upgrade grid standards, strengthen system reliability, and enable the integration of renewable energy. The PGC 2026 Edition seeks to modernize the country’s transmission system through updated technical standards, stronger […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) drafted new rules to accelerate the adoption of renewable energy (RE) in off-grid areas, lower electricity costs and reduce the Universal Charge for Missionary Electrification (UC-ME) paid by consumers nationwide. The proposed Off-Grid Renewable Energy (RE) Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Rules set a framework that prioritizes the dispatch of renewable […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) underscored the importance of market-based mechanisms and energy efficiency initiatives in helping businesses manage energy volatility and improve competitiveness amid evolving global conditions. ERC Chairperson and CEO Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan delivered the keynote address at the Energy Efficiency Forum organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce Philippines, […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) recognized the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market’s (WESM) 20 years of commercial operations and affirmed its vital role in advancing a competitive, transparent, and reliable power market in the country. Over the past two decades, WESM has served as the country’s primary venue for electricity trading—promoting price transparency, enhancing competition, and […]
More Filipino electricity consumers will be able to choose their own supplier of electricity following the effectivity of the 100-kilowatt (kW) contestability threshold under Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP). The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the implementation of the new threshold, pursuant to ERC Resolution No. 22, Series […]