Sunday, 19 July 2026
4 days ago
First Gen surges 33% after Bloomberg reports $5-B bid for EDC
First Gen Corp. shares surged as much as 33 percent on Wednesday after Bloomberg reported that Indonesia’s PT Barito Renewables Energy had made a takeover bid for Energy Development Corp.
4 days ago
Razon completes Malampaya takeover with Dennis Uy stake acquisition
Tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. has consolidated control of Malampaya, the offshore natural gas project that remains one of the Philippines’ most strategic energy assets and a cornerstone of Luzon’s power supply.
29 May 2026
9:42AM
Alsons advances key energy projects to support growing demand
As Mindanao’s economy expands and electricity demand continues to rise, Alsons Consolidated Resources Inc. (ACR) is strengthening its power portfolio to support industries, businesses, and communities that depend on stable and reliable energy supply.
6 May 2026
4:43PM
Business as usual: First Gen stays profit engine amid family feud
Even as the Lopez family feud intensifies, First Gen’s power empire remains one of the group’s biggest cash engines, continuing to generate billions in earnings despite a major restructuring of its gas business.
4 May 2026
5:22PM
Meralco Q1 2026 net income rises 4% as generation lifts earnings mix
Energy giant Manila Electric Co. grew first quarter profit, but the shift is clear. Power generation is now nearly matching distribution as an earnings driver, offsetting weaker demand and rising costs.
1 May 2026
7:58PM
Semirara cuts 2026 spending by nearly 70% amid coal contract uncertainty
The Consunji family’s Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is pulling back hard on spending as uncertainty over its coal contract drags into 2026, following the government’s decision to put its mining rights up for bidding.
27 Apr 2026
3:33PM
Petron reclaims key land assets after decade-long battle with state oil firm PNOC
Tycoon Ramon S. Ang-led Petron Corp.’s court victory over state-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) turned into a last-minute standoff after the state firm refused to accept payment, forcing the court to step in and complete the transfer of key assets.
25 Apr 2026
9:55PM
Meralco: “Extra charges” are mandated, underscores transparent billing
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) pushed back against social media claims that it is imposing “additional” charges on electricity bills, saying the items being flagged are government-mandated costs passed through to consumers.
13 Apr 2026
8:02AM
PH shifts ASEAN energy meetings online amid fuel crisis
CEBU CITY— The remaining ASEAN energy meetings for 2026 will be held virtually, the Department of Energy (DOE) said.
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