SMC Global Power Holdings Corp., a unit of conglomerate San Miguel Corp., started testing and commissioning the first phase of its 300-megawatt coal-fired power plant in Malita, Davao, officials said Tuesday. An SMC Global official said reliability test runs would be conducted within the month, with full commercial operations to follow. The source said the first 150-MW unit was undergoing testing and commissioning, with the second unit to follow within the year. Read more here.