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Incoming energy chief vows continuity at DOE
The incoming energy secretary also says any new programs will be considered from the perspective of the consumer

Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra

Energy chief to Al Gore: PH already changing its energy thinking
The energy department insists the country is on its way toward weaning itself off coal through a balanced fuel mix policy and awareness by leaders that clean energy is vital

Gov't firm looking into fuel stockpiling
Low oil prices make stockpiling fuel an attractive option but can the government and private sector handle it?

New 300-MW power plant in Mindanao 'not enough'
A sister company of AboitizPower s Therma South Incorporated says Mindanao needs at least 300 megawatts of new power capacity annually for the next 5 years to address the power deficit

Aquino calls for meeting to address Mindanao power woes
Issues on right of way violations transmission towers bombing hound the region The energy department is creating a task force to address the situation

PH will have enough oil supply despite Saudi conflict – gov't
President Aquino says the Philippines can buy oil from many other sources while Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada cites the ASEAN supply security agreement
Aquino inaugurates AboitizPower’s P35-B Davao baseload power plant
President Aquino says while he is an advocate of developing renewable energy right now we cannot wean ourselves completely from relying on coal
Meralco: Competitive Selection Process will hurt consumers
The policy is illogical and not in consumers interest as it gives gencos the power to dictate prices says the head of the distribution utility Manuel Pangilinan

Malampaya kicks off gas production from new platform
The first Filipino designed and built offshore platform will help maintain the level of gas production to fulfill existing gas sales agreements

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Monsada named energy department OIC
UPDATED Energy Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada – one of the 4 names floated since Jericho Petilla s resignation – is named the agency s OIC

Petilla confirms extended stay as energy chief
Energy Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla stays until President Aquino decides on his replacement There are two candidates for the position

Petilla clarifies resignation, recommends Usec as OIC
The energy chief who says he has received no instructions from the President yet recommends Undersecretary Zenaida Monsada as DOE OIC for continuity

Coal energy still most viable, for now
The feed in tariff scheme which the government is banking on to promote renewable energy investments is not exactly investor friendly say industry experts

DOE calls for oil firms to speed up deliveries
The DOE hopes quicker deliveries will prevent oil price spikes