Bohol has embraced a new 95.2 megawatt (MW) diesel facility in Ubay, developed by Mapalad Power Corporation of the Alsons Power Group, as a safeguard against power interruptions. Designed to energize the province during critical outages, the plant strengthens Bohol’s energy security and emergency preparedness. The Bohol Investment Board approved incentives for the project under […]
Completed in mid-2024, the 230-kilovolt Cebu-Bohol Interconnection Project (CBIP) is now fully operational, easing the strain on Bohol’s power supply by providing a more stable and direct link to the Visayas grid. The project also aims to reduce reliance on the aging Leyte-Bohol submarine cable, indirectly relieving pressure on the wider Luzon grid. With the […]
Vantage Energy, a retail electricity supplier affiliated with Meralco, has signed its first supply deal in Bohol, partnering with Bohol Quality Corp. (BQC), the company behind one of the province’s largest retail chains. The agreement will power BQC’s operations, marking Vantage Energy’s entry into the Bohol commercial market. The partnership encompasses the supply of electricity […]
Razon-led MORE Electric and Power Corp. has signed a fresh power supply agreement that will inject 6.6 megawatts (MW) of solar energy into its system, reinforcing its push for cleaner, more sustainable power. The move marks another step in expanding its renewable portfolio and meeting Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) targets. The agreement was signed on […]
Iloilo has taken a significant step toward a cleaner energy future with the commencement of construction on the ₱ 2.37 billion Ajuy-1 Solar Power Project in Barangay Tipacla. Once completed, the 62-megawatt (MW) peak facility is expected to strengthen the local power grid, draw in sustainable investments, and contribute to the region’s long-term energy security. […]
The Calatrava Solar Power Plant, Aboitiz Renewables’ second solar facility in Negros Occidental, stands as the largest operating solar and variable renewable energy installation in the Visayas — a milestone in the region’s clean energy transition. Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the renewable energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), has secured the “Final Certificate of Approval […]
In June, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held talks with top officials of Japan’s Tsuneishi Holdings Corporation to explore deeper cooperation in eco-friendly shipbuilding and broader industrial growth. The meeting took place during the second day of his working trip to Osaka, highlighting the Philippines’ push for strategic partnerships in sustainable maritime development. As a result […]
In a bid to fast-track regional growth and raise living standards, the Metro Bacolod Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MBCCI) kicked off the 2025 Siquijor-Negros Island Business Week on July 2 in Bacolod. The event brought together stakeholders from Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor to tackle shared economic hurdles and foster deeper collaboration despite […]
At a recent business forum in Cebu, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Frederick Go urged companies to capitalize on what he described as an unprecedented investment landscape under the Marcos administration. Speaking at the Cebu Business Month (CBM) 2025 Business Investment Forum held in early July, Go said the country […]
Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDAs) in Antique will soon gain access to electricity, thanks to two major projects worth ₱125 million. The Antique Electric Cooperative (Anteco) is leading efforts to extend power to underserved sitios and barangays across the province. Funded by the National Electrification Administration (NEA), the Sitio Electrification Program (SEP) and the […]
