Stay informed on the latest happenings and headlines in the Philippine power industry with Mabuhay Energy’s Weekly News Spotlight! This week, we’re featuring key articles from the regulatory sector that are shaping the energy landscape: ERC Approves ₱4.8B NGCP Projects to Boost Power in Visayas, Luzon ERC approved four NGCP projects to improve power transmission: three in Visayas, one in Luzon. The ₱1.9B Granada 230-kV, ₱1.36B Sumangga 138-kV, and ₱1B La Carlota 138-kV substations will boost reliability in Negros Occidental, set for 2028 completion. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2025/2/17/erc-approves-4-ngcp-projects Marcos Signs Executive Order (EO) Granting Tax Perks to IPPs President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an Executive Order (EO) granting real property tax relief to Independent Power Producers (IPPs) under build-operate-transfer (BOT) contracts with government-owned corporations. The EO ensures that the National Power Corp. (Napocor) shoulders the tax burden as per BOT contracts. It also waives interest and penalties on unpaid taxes for 2024, with any excess payments credited to future liabilities. READ MORE: https://www.manilatimes.net/2025/02/20/news/national/marcos-signs-eo-granting-tax-perks-to-ipps/2058794 Image Source: Manila Times Mabuhay Energy, #YourPartnerForGrowth