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The NGCP held a ceremonial switch-on in Cebu, Manila, and Lanao del Norte marking the complete activation of the Mindanao-Visayas Interconnection Project (MVIP).

The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has commissioned the new Balagtas 115 kV-34.5 kV substation located along McArthur Highway in Bulacan.

Philippines, Iloilo: MORE Power, Iloilo City’s electric distribution utility, has announced the energization of the 30/36 MVA substation.

Philippines, Manila: Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is installing a new power substation.

Philippines: Electric utility Meralco has started implementing a wide-ranging project to improve the performance of its 220,000 distribution transformers.

Philippines: Furukawa Electric Co., Ltd. and S. L. Development Construction Corporation have secured a submarine power transmission project in the Philippines.

Philippines, Iloilo: Iloilo City’s power distributor decommissioned the old power transformer at its substation in City Proper district and replaced it with a new one.

Philippines: AboitizPower subsidiary Davao Light & Power Co. is embracing more “green” initiatives as it strives to deliver reliable electricity to customers.

Philippines: Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is seeking regulatory approval on capital spending for the “emergency replacement” of a defective transformer.

Philippines, Manila: The Philippines’ power grid operator said it has restored power transmission to the typhoon-ravaged provinces of Samar, Cebu, and Leyte.

Philippines, Manila: The Philippines’ manufacturer First Philec, Inc. has announced the launch of its ‘green’ transformer.

Philippines, Cabuyao: Meralco has recently commissioned a new 83 MVA transformer.

Philippines, Manila: Meralco recently commissioned its new 50 MVA transformer bank no. 2.

Transmission operator National Grid Corp. of the Philippines said it energised the P7-billion Toril-Bunawan 230kV transmission line.

MORE Electric and Power Corp. has embarked on its first major investment critical to the modernisation of its distribution system.

On 4 September, the Cotabato Electric Cooperative (Cotelco) inaugurated the newly-built 5 MVA substation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the area.

Meralco has sought approval from the regulators to carry out the emergency installation of a 83 MVA power transformer, worth $1.4 M in the Tegen substation.

The long power service interruption scheduled by MORE Power enraged consumers in this city as this aggravated their suffering while wading through quarantine.

India: Larsen Toubro said its construction subsidiary’s power transmission and distribution business has secured orders from clients in India and abroad.

National Grid Corporation of the Philippines lined up at least 4 power transmission interconnection projects to add to those near completion.

Philippines: The Philippines’ Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the application of the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) for the construction of a new substation within the Reclamation Area in Pasay City.

Visayan Electric Co. utility has upgraded its substation to meet the growing demand for electricity in the northern part of Metro Cebu.

The Energy Investment Coordinating Council declared 29 transmission projects of NGCP with a combined investment cost of $1.7 B as projects of national significance.

The Philippines, Santo Tomas: The Pampanga III Electric Cooperative (PELCO-3) broke ground for their new power substation which will cater to the growing demand for electricity of industrial companies in San Simon town.