Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is tightening its belt by cutting jobs at its minesite and sharply reducing investments, even as global coal prices recover, amid operational challenges and uncertainty over its mining contract. Read more »
Filipino households paid the highest electricity rates among ASEAN countries in June, as rising generation costs pushed the Philippines to the top of the region's power price rankings. Read more »
When Jaime Alfonso Zobel de Ayala took the wheel at ACMobility, the Ayala Group’s automotive arm, his decision to partner with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD in late 2023 was viewed by some as a high-risk gamble. Fast forward to 2026, and the gamble didn’t just pay off. It is fundamentally rewriting the country’s automotive landscape. Read more »
The Department of Science and Technology is promoting bamboo pellets and charcoal briquettes as cleaner, local fuel alternatives amid energy concerns. These innovations turn bamboo and charcoal waste into efficient, sustainable energy—supporting both households and livelihoods. Read more »
Sen. Chiz Escudero has renewed calls for stronger energy safeguards, including a proposed regional fuel-sharing framework under ASEAN and a domestic crude oil storage system through Senate Bill No. 1993, which aims to establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of holding up to 180 days of national consumption. Read more »
The Philippines has marked its first significant natural gas discovery in more than ten years with the unveiling of resources at Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), located roughly five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya gas field off Palawan. Read more »
