Keeping Panay’s electricity supply reliable is becoming a growing priority as the Department of Energy (DOE) begins work on an energy master plan tailored to the island’s position within the Visayas transmission network. Read more »
Long-term mine closure planning is already underway at the Didipio Mine in Kasibu town, with OceanaGold Philippines Inc. (OGP) setting aside P768.43 million for final rehabilitation and decommissioning. Read more »
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 »
