Gatchalian: “Drastic moves” needed to solve Palawan power crisis
Alarmed by the grave impact of the Palawan energy crisis on the provincial economy, Senator Win Gatchalian is pressing the Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco) to make “drastic moves” to immediately resolve the frequent brownouts that have plagued the province since the beginning of the year. According to data provided by the Senate Energy Committee during […]
Senate approves P750M emergency fund for electric coops
The Senate on Monday unanimously approved on third and final reading the Electric Cooperatives Emergency and Resiliency Fund Act of 2017 (Senate Bill No. 1461), which allocates P750 million to the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to fund the disaster rehabilitation efforts of electric cooperatives in the wake of debilitating calamities. “Electric cooperatives carry the heavy […]
Gatchalian to NCIP: Balance IP rights with nat’l development needs
Senator Win Gatchalian is pushing the National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) to cut its lengthy permitting system and address persistent complaints of unreasonable delays in the issuance of permits for power generation projects which are vital to fostering sustainable economic development felt by all Filipinos. In line with this, Gatchalian asked NCIP chairperson Atty. […]
Gatchalian sees trillion-peso savings from energy efficiency policy
Senator Win Gatchalian says the Philippines will save trillions of pesos over the next twelve years if government sets in place an energy efficiency and conservation policy as a long-term strategy to address high electricity demand and costs. Gatchalian, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, said Philippine consumers could enjoy between […]
Palawan power stakeholders must answer for brownouts – Gatchalian
The Senate Committee on Energy will pursue all possible legal remedies to hold accountable the parties responsible for the continuing power interruptions in many parts of Palawan, Senator Win Gatchalian said on Wednesday. Gatchalian has directed the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to look into the liabilities of private generation companies and the Palawan Electric Cooperative (PALECO), […]
Gatchalian asks HOR to reconsider P1000 ERC budget
Senator Win Gatchalian on Wednesday appealed to the House of Representatives to reconsider its decision to drastically cut the 2018 budget of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) as he cautioned his fellow legislators of its potentially devastating impact on the stability of the power sector. The senator’s comments came a day after the House approved a P1000 […]
Gatchalian champions world-class PH energy think tank
Senator Win Gatchalian on Wednesday sponsored Senate Bill No. 1574 creating the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a world-class think tank meant to bridge research and policy gaps in fostering greater energy security, equity, and sustainability within the archipelago. Inspired by similar energy think tanks at top American universities, PERPI will be an independent institution […]
Gatchalian seeks Senate probe on frequent Palawan brownouts
Unsatisfied by the “shallow” probe conducted by the National Electrification Administration (NEA), Senator Win Gatchalian has filed a Senate resolution to spark a more in-depth investigation into the frequent brownouts that continue to plague the province of Palawan. Proposed Senate Resolution No. 470, directing the appropriate Senate committee to conduct an inquiry in aid of […]
Gatchalian seeks solution to frequent Palawan brownouts
Senator Win Gatchalian has ordered the National Electrification Administration (NEA) to look into the liability of stakeholders in the spate of prolonged power outages that have plagued Palawan since the beginning of this year. Gatchalian, who is the chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, gave the NEA until Friday, August 11, to conduct its investigation […]
