Courts, law and justice
‘We want the trial to start’: What happens now to ICC’s probe into Duterte’s drug war?
Human rights lawyer Kristina Conti, counsel of the families of drug war victims, said ICC’s decisions are hard to predict because its actions are highly compartmentalized. What is…
By Aie Balagtas See Photos By Raffy Lerma·March 28, 2024
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NGCP told to ‘practice discipline’ to protect consumers
Energy industry regulators are urging utilities, especially monopolies like the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines, to charge only reasonable expenses to consumer…
By Elyssa Lopez·February 6, 2024
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What is the rate reset process?
In 2009, the ERC introduced a regulatory methodology and a process to reset rates for power distribution utilities and the NGCP that follows a “performance-based regulation” (PBR)…
By Elyssa Lopez·February 6, 2024
Energy Transition
In 2023, Marcos Jr.’s administration oversaw the expansion of renewable energy and fossil fuels
Talks at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP 28 in Dubai may influence the government’s energy plan, which is expected to be released before the end of the…
By Elyssa Lopez·December 20, 2023
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Draft energy plan calls for continued dependence on fossil fuels, dev’t of nuclear power
The draft PEP, as shown in a 2023 Climate Analytics report, presented two energy scenarios: a reference scenario and a clean energy scenario. The reference scenario assumes current…
By Elyssa Lopez·December 1, 2023
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Reforming the Grid: ‘Balance NGCP’s financial health with consumer interests’
Infrawatch Philippines convenor Terry Ridon writes: "Since its inception in 2009, the NGCP has amassed P286 billion in earnings, allocating a substantial portion—P208 billion—as…
By Terry Ridon Infrawatch Ph Convenor And Stratbase Adr Institute Non Resident Fellow·November 15, 2023
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Power grid operator NGCP billed P2.4 billion worth of CSR, PR expenses to consumers
Since January 2023, the Energy Regulatory Commission has held 14 hearings to determine how much the NGCP should charge customers. The result of the investigation could mean refunds…
By Elyssa Lopez·November 6, 2023
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Best practices: 5 community projects barangay officials can replicate
The Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism (PCIJ) spoke with academics and advocates and compiled some impactful programs that were implemented at the barangay level.
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
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Why you should vote on Oct. 30: Experts identify 5 biggest responsibilities of barangays
After several postponements, the barangay elections are finally pushing through this month. Experts weigh in on why the public should care about the smallest political unit in the…
By Cherry Salazar·October 11, 2023
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Namfrel explains IP address controversy
Namfrel national chairperson Angel "Lito" Averia Jr. said the controversy can be resolved if TNTrio can identify or present which VCMs produced the spurious ERs.
By Philippine Center For Investigative Journalism Pcij·October 3, 2023
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Filipinos pay more for electricity compared to many Asean neighbors. What can Marcos do about it?
The Philippine Energy Plan, which will be unveiled this month, may offer long term solutions.
By Elyssa Lopez·September 14, 2023
