Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian prods ERC over regulatory reset delays

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to stick to its commitments on the final determination of the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) fourth regulatory period.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 23, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Study impact of increased biodiesel blend

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to thoroughly study the proposal to increase biofuel content in diesel to help absorb oversupply in the country’s copra industry.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 17, 2019

Senate Energy Committee to probe NGCP IPO delay

The Senate Committee on Energy will take another look at the possible reason preventing the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) from going public.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 15, 2019

Inquiry on DOE’s nuclear energy program needed

After urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear program agenda, Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a resolution for the Senate Committee on Energy to conduct an inquiry on the status of the agency’s Nuclear Energy Program Implementing Organization (NEPIO), including its recommendation for the country to embark on a nuclear power program.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 14, 2019

Win Gatchalian to DOE: Be transparent in PH nuclear agenda

Sen. Win Gatchalian has called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to be more transparent in its nuclear energy program agenda amid reports that the Philippines and Russia signed a deal on exploring the possible construction of nuclear power plant in the country.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 14, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOE: Where’s your electrification strategy program?

The Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee E chaired by Senator Win Gatchalian has grilled the Department of Energy (DOE) on the status of electrification of the country as the committee scrutinized the agency’s 2020 budget.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on October, 1, 2019

Senator Win Gatchalian to DOTr: Ensure 100% distribution of fuel vouchers this year

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to ensure a 100-percent distribution of the fuel subsidies for public jeepney drivers and operators this year in the wake of the recent oil price hike.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 25, 2019

To DOE, Gov’t agencies: Be vigilant against profiteers

Senator Win Gatchalian has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) and other government agencies to be on the guard against unscrupulous traders who will take advantage of the rising pump prices in the aftermath of the Saudi oil field attacks.

Energy
by Win Gatchalian on September, 24, 2019

Call to create world-class PH energy think tank amid rising oil prices revived

Senator Win Gatchalian has revived calls for the creation of a world-class think tank to bridge research and policy gaps in the Philippine energy sector in hopes of fostering greater energy security, sustainability, and affordability in the country.