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Transco president Alan Ortiz said the acquisition of the steel poles to replace the wooden ones was approved by the Transco board recently. 


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                    [Title] => Alstom willing to sell right to operate Limay power plant
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Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez told reporters that Alstom made this statement during a recent round table discussion with natural gas industry players. "They (Alstom) are willing to accommodate a buyer," Perez said.


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Who do we crucify?

By CTALK | By Cito Beltran | August 22, 2018 - 12:00am

Who do we crucify? Yes who do we crucify for the weekend aviation disaster at the NAIA? There is now great temptation to pin the fault on someone, but on whom?

Opinion

Maibarara geothermal plant to link up with Meralco

By Neil Jerome C. Morales | December 14, 2012 - 12:00am

The proponent of the Maibarara geothermal plant in Batangas will link up with power distribution giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco).

Business

Meralco seeks ERC okay for purchase of meters

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 4, 2010 - 12:00am

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam – Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) is seeking the approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to purchase 40,000 prepaid meters to kick off its entry into the...

Business

Meralco eyes loan for broadband project

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | July 12, 2009 - 12:00am

Power utility giant Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) plans to borrow to finance a proposed broadband over power lines project.

Business

Meralco eyes scheme to cut ecozone power rates

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 4, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

Meralco takes over Clark power firm

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | February 1, 2008 - 12:00am

Business

Mob Rule on the Road

By BACKSEAT DRIVER By Lester Dizon | March 1, 2006 - 12:00am

There are times when the strength of a group or groups of people can be put to good use. Witness the popular revolution of 1986 when people trooped to EDSA and forced the ouster of then President Ferdinand Marcos....

Motoring

Miescor group wins bid for installation of Transco steel poles

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | April 30, 2005 - 12:00am

Meralco Industrial Engineering Service Corp. (Miescor) led a consortium that won the bidding for the installation of some 1,500 steel poles of the National Transmission Corp. (Transco). Transco president Alan Ortiz...

Business

Meralco’s engineering unit offers to improve Clark electric system

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | December 20, 2003 - 12:00am

Meralco Industrial Engineering Services Corp. (Miescor), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), will present a two-year power service work program to Clark Electric Corp. (CEC) for the improvement...

Business

Alstom willing to sell right to operate Limay power plant

By Donnabelle L. Gatdula | September 14, 2002 - 12:00am

Alstom has expressed willingness to sell its right to operate the 600-megawatt (MW) Limay power plant in Bataan. Energy Secretary Vincent S. Perez told reporters that Alstom made this statement during a recent round...

Business