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Industry sources said Power Generation of the United Kingdom (PowerGen PLC) and
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The government may incur additional debts and a possible hike in power rates if
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and chief executive officer Federico Puno said recently.

He said the National Government will have to constantly recapitalize the
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"There will be three basic scenarios if Napocor is not privatized. First, we
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House Bill (HB) 8457, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Electricity Industry
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In a forum held by the 365 Club, Energy Undersecretary Cyril del Callar said
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COMPREHENSIVE ELECTRICITY INDUSTRY

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frustration over the non-passage of the energy reform bill.

Industry sources said Power Generation of the United Kingdom (PowerGen PLC) and
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and chief executive officer Federico Puno said recently.

He said the National Government will have to constantly recapitalize the
government power firm as long as it remains in the public sector realm.

"There will be three basic scenarios if Napocor is not privatized. First, we
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House Bill (HB) 8457, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Electricity Industry
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Energy (DOE) and the National Power Corp. (Napocor) decided to endorse the
latest version of the bill.

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2 multinationals cancel investment plans in RP

By Ted P. Torres | March 27, 2000 - 12:00am

Two multinational corporations which have earlier expressed interest in investing in the country's energy sector have closed shop reportedly in frustration over the non-passage of the energy reform bill. Industry...

Business

Puno warns of added debts, higher power costs

By Ted P. Torres | February 9, 2000 - 12:00am

The government may incur additional debts and a possible hike in power rates if the National Power Corp. (Napocor) is not privatized soon, Napocor president and chief executive officer Federico Puno said recently. He...

Business

DOE, Napocor back House energy bill

By Ted P. Torres | February 6, 2000 - 12:00am

House Bill (HB) 8457, otherwise known as the Comprehensive Electricity Industry Restructuring Bill, got a much-needed shot in the arm when the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Power Corp. (Napocor)...

Business