Stay informed of 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 Power Industry’s Regulatory sector that are shaping the energy landscape: Spotlight: 𝐏𝐁𝐁𝐌 𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐑𝐂 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫-𝐈𝐧-𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐠𝐞 President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has designated Jesse Hermogenes Andres as officer-in-charge chairperson and chief executive officer of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). This was announced by the Presidential Communications Office through a memorandum dated September 20. The designation is “effective immediately, until a replacement is designated or until otherwise directed by this office.” READ MORE: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1985547/pco-on-erc-officercharge-chairperson-ceo 𝐃𝐎𝐄 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐍𝐆𝐀, 𝐋𝐆𝐔 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬 In a statement to the media, Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla conveyed that “the DOE is committed to work with the private sector and our partners in the national government agencies (NGA), and local government units (LGUs) to ensure that these approved investments will ripen into beneficial and tangible energy infrastructure for our people.” The DOE further vouched that “the government has simplified the application process for renewable energy development and duty-free importation incentives;” while also citing the creation of “new opportunities for new investments within existing contract areas, allowing them to apply for additional renewable energy contracts.” READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/9/18/doe-to-help-energy-investors-with-nga-lgu-permits-and-issues Do you want to stay abreast of the headlines in the Philippine Power Industry? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter today! Talk to our energy professionals by sending an email to info@mabuhayenergy.com. Mabuhay Energy, #YourPartnerForGrowth