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RCOA 100kW: What You Need to Know
Guides and resources for businesses newly eligible under the expanded threshold
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First Wave of 100kW Consumers, Retail Aggregated Groups to Switch Retail Suppliers on June 26
This cooperative approach allows ordinary citizens to completely bypass standard, rigid utility pricing structures. Instead, they can shop the open market, negotiate customized supply contracts, and secure significantly lower power rates.
Read more →Understanding Your Electricity Bill as a Contestable Customer
For eligible businesses, understanding the components of an electricity bill is key to strategic energy management. This guide explains each line item, highlights the largest cost driver, and clarifies what changes—and what remains the same—when choosing a retail electricity supplier.
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ArticlesGlobal Comfort Group Corporation’s Iconic Hotels, Malls Shift to Mabuhay Energy
Our goal is not only to generate savings but to provide better services to our customers. And, of course, with a very significant decrease in our electricity costs, we can provide competitive rates to our guests. Because as you know, currently, most equipment and facilities in hospitality rely on electricity," Manalo noted, emphasizing that the savings directly help maintain stable pricing for their hospitality and residential consumers despite rising market pressures.
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Mabuhay News3J Plasticworld & 6J Plastic Shift Power to Mabuhay Energy: Strategic Move in a Volatile Economy
Read more →Switching Electricity Suppliers: Documents Needed & What’s in a Retail Supply Contract
The documents you need to switch to a Retail Electricity Supplier (RES) under RCOA, what is inside a Retail Supply Contract, how long the switch takes, and your 5-business-day cooling-off rights.
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Mabuhay NewsHow SO-EN Lingerie Fashioned a More Cost-Effective Operation with Mabuhay Energy
SO-EN Lingerie, a household name trusted by millions of Filipino women, made its manufacturing operation more cost-effective by switching its power supply to Mabuhay Energy through the RCOA program.
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ArticlesSTI College Rewrites Its Energy Future with Mabuhay Energy
STI College Sta. Rosa switches to Mabuhay Energy under RCOA, gaining customized energy supply and the savings to reinvest into academic programs.
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Press ReleaseMabuhay Energy Fuels the Thrill at One of Bulacan's Leading Adventure Destinations
San Rafael River Adventure switches to Mabuhay Energy under the RCOA program, ensuring dependable power for accommodations, dining, and recreation facilities at Bulacan's premier outdoor destination.
Read more →RCOA 100kW: What Philippine Businesses Need to Know About Choosing Their Electricity Supplier
The RCOA program lets Philippine businesses with 100kW+ demand choose their own electricity supplier. With the threshold dropping to 100kW in June 2026, approximately 12,000 more businesses become eligible.
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ArticlesEmpowering the Philippine Economy Through the Power of Choice: MECO at the Philippines Energy Forum 2026
At the Philippines Energy Forum 2026, MECO President & CEO Jacqueline Castillo highlighted how RCOA, GEOP, and Retail Aggregation give businesses choice, cost savings of up to 30% on generation, and the flexibility to fuel growth.
Read more →How to Switch Your Electricity Supplier in the Philippines: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical guide to switching from your distribution utility to a Retail Electricity Supplier under RCOA, from eligibility check to go-live.
Read more →What to Look for When Choosing a Retail Electricity Supplier
Choosing an electricity supplier is a decision your business will live with for years. Here are the criteria that matter most, and the questions to ask before signing anything.
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