Manila Regulator Considers Shifting Power Loss Costs to Utilities
ERC chairman Francis Juan weighs multiple options for system loss recovery as government balances consumer relief against infrastructure investment needs
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ERC chairman Francis Juan weighs multiple options for system loss recovery as government balances consumer relief against infrastructure investment needs

World Bank data shows Filipino households pay 57% more than Malaysia for power, driven by legacy fuel agreements and stalled renewable projects rather than distribution inefficiencies

The newly rebranded utility begins its first major infrastructure push under retail magnate Lucio Co, targeting 24,000 households in Dasmariñas City with pipeline replacements and expanded storage.

The Philippine conglomerate's net income reached P18.4 billion in H1 2026, fueled by elevated tariffs, new renewable capacity, and the Caliraya hydro acquisition.