Energy Regulatory Commission

Also known as ERC

The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is led by Atty. Francis Juan since August 8, 2025, following President Marcos Jr.'s appointment to address regulatory inefficiencies and promote renewable energy development. The ERC faces ongoing challenges such as investigating Siquijor Island Power Corp. for blackouts and addressing defaulters in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) to ensure fair pricing and consumer protection.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about ERC

Marcos appoints Atty. Francis Juan as new ERC chief

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has appointed Atty. Francis Saturnino Juan as the new chairperson and CEO of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) starting August 8, following Monalisa Dimalanta's resignation on July 14.
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Transmission costs rise due to ancillary services

Consumers will face higher transmission costs this month due to increased ancillary service rates, according to the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP).
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ERC Chair Dimalanta resigns, leaving 3 vacancies

Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa Dimalanta has tendered an 'irrevocable' resignation, announced Malacañang on Monday.
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PCCI urges ERC, IEMOP to address WESM defaulters

The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI) is urging the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) to address parties defaulting on spot market transactions in the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM).
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SM Prime’s schools join RAP for cheaper electricity

SM Prime Holdings has enrolled its two schools, National University and Asia Pacific College, into the government’s Retail Aggregation Program (RAP) to secure more competitive electricity rates.
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SI POWER restores capacity after maintenance

SI POWER Corp., the sole power generator in Siquijor province, has restored its guaranteed dependable capacity following recent maintenance issues.
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Marcos urges quick fixes, long-term plan for Siquijor power crisis

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the need for immediate interventions to address the power crisis in Siquijor.
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NEA restores power in Siquijor ahead of Marcos' deadline

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) restored electricity across Siquijor Province ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s June 15 deadline on Saturday, June 14.
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President orders gensets for Siquijor, audits power deal

The Siquijor Island Power Cooperative (SIPCOR) has committed to improving power outages on the island, with emergency generator sets arriving this weekend as directed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.
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NASECORE urges DOE to review CSP for fair competition

Consumer advocacy group NASECORE has urged the Department of Energy (DOE) to review its circular on the competitive selection process (CSP), which is used to select power suppliers.
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