Philippine Grid Code strictly followed, NGCP insists
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines maintained that it “simply followed” the protocols set by the Energy Regulatory Commission in responding to the multiple plant shutdowns in Panay on Jan. 2 that led to a widespread blackout in Western Visayas......»»
Power grid operator NGCP billed P2.4B worth of CSR, PR expenses to consumers
At least 9 percent of what Filipinos pay for electricity goes to transmission charges. This means that for every P100 spent on the electricity bill, P9 goes to the NGCP......»»
LWUA visits MCWD, insists on partial intervention
LWUA visits MCWD, insists on partial intervention.....»»
LTO to strictly enforce Marcos Jr. order vs sirens, blinkers
Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II yesterday vowed to strictly implement Administrative Order 18 issued by President Marcos prohibiting the use of sirens and blinkers......»»
Ban on e-trikes strictly enforced starting today
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority would strictly enforce a ban on light electric vehicles such as tricycles and bicycles starting today, acting MMDA Chairman Romando Artes said yesterday......»»
DOLE-Davao vows to strictly monitor compliance of employers with new wage order
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) – Davao Region vowed Monday to strictly monitor the enforcement of the daily wage increase in the area, warning non-compliant employers they could be meted hefty penalties with possible imprisonment. DOLE-Davao director Atty. Randolf C. Pensoy told the Kapehan sa Dabaw that the Regional […].....»»
Lacson hopes NGCP to improve power situation
Lacson hopes NGCP to improve power situation.....»»
NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers
Energy industry regulators are urging utilities, especially monopolies like the NGCP, to charge only reasonable expenses to consumer electric bills.....»»
[Vantage Point] NGCP – what’s wrong with it?
The financials of NGCP's major shareholder, SGP, illustrate the corporation's financial health.....»»
DOE should regulate NGCP
The messy situation between the DOE and NGCP is responsible for problems that inconvenience electricity consumers......»»
Chinese presence at NGCP
The Chinese presence at NGCP can be blamed on former president Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo who allowed it to happen. She was very close to China, trying a pivot to China away from the United States through Chinese supported infrastructure projects......»»
NGCP ready to expand CNP project
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is eyeing further developments to improve power supply amid a projected increase of demand the following years after the completion of a backbone project in the Visayas......»»
NGCP completes backbone project in Visayas ahead of schedule
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has completed a backbone project in the Cebu-Negros-Panay area four days ahead of schedule, according to the Department of Energy......»»
DOE to NGCP, DUs: Be ready for ILP
The Department of Energ has directed the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and all distribution utilities to be “fully ready” to implement the Interruptible Load Program amid the dry season......»»
Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»
NGCP holds ceremonial switch-on for P51 billion Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection
The completion of the 450-megawatt Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines will unlock enormous socio-economic opportunities in the two regions, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Respect
The claim of the Department of Energy that NGCP refuses to recognize their authority to regulate the grid operator reflects badly on the government’s ability to govern. Unfortunately, it seems that DOE has left it at that and is just hoping ERC will pick up the slack......»»
Residential electricity rates up by P0.19/kWh for Jan-Feb billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.19/kWh for their January-February billing. The hike is caused by the increase in generation rates at the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) and the transmission charges of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The increase brings the average residential electricity rate from P11.43/kWh last.....»»
‘Congress may review NGCP’s franchise’
The Joint Congressional Energy Commission might be convened to review and decide on the amendment or cancellation of the franchise of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines following the region-wide power outage in Western Visayas that caused billions of pesos in economic losses, Sen. Raffy Tulfo said over the weekend......»»
‘Miners and anays’ – anti-business
From jeepney modernization to issues involving the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, both houses of Congress are now investigating the mechanics of the jeepney modernization program and the franchise of the NGCP......»»
NGCP not solely to blame for Panay blackout – Chiz
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is not solely to blame for the Panay power outage, Sen. Francis Escudero said, adding that power plants also failed in ensuring the island’s power supply......»»