The Department of Energy (DOE) is pushing for a standardized ordinance for the provincial government of Siquijor to streamline permitting for energy infrastructure projects. DOE Undersecretary Mylene C. Capongcol presented the Local Government Unit Ordinance Template for Energy Infrastructure Projects (EIPs) to Siquijor officials, establishing a framework for the agency’s partnership with the local government […]
Energy Development Corp. (EDC) is planning to retire and repurpose its Upper Mahiao geothermal plant in Leyte, which has hit the end of its economic and technical life after nearly 30 years. It will be retired in phases from 2026 to 2029. Commissioned in 1996, the 129-megawatt (MW) geothermal power plant is now deemed technically […]
A month before the earthquake that struck Cebu and the Visayas on September 30, business leaders had already called for a unified energy plan. The 6.9-magnitude quake, the region’s strongest on record, has now heightened concerns that high power costs and unstable supply could threaten Cebu’s strong economic momentum. According to Melanie Ng, vice president […]
The Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (Access) voiced firm support for the proposed partnership between the Northern Negros Electric Cooperative (Noneco) and the Negros Electric and Power Corporation (Negros Power). In recent months, Access has been reaching out to communities within Noneco’s service areas, listening to residents’ growing demand for better […]
The Philippines is recognized globally for its stunning islands, with Boracay, Palawan, and Siargao earning top spots in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. Boracay led in fourth place, Palawan followed in fifth, and Siargao claimed seventh, as the tourism department reaffirmed its commitment to preserving these natural treasures. In 2024, Condé Nast Traveler […]
On the evening of September 30, 2025, a powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake shook the Visayas, hitting northern Cebu hardest. The earthquake, the strongest ever recorded in the area and the deadliest in the Philippines since 2013, struck off the coast of Cebu Province in Central Visayas. Thousands of aftershocks followed the quake, as the Philippine Institute […]
The World Bank estimates the Philippines has a technical offshore wind (OSW) potential of 178 gigawatts (GW). Tapping into this resource has already begun, with the the Department of Energy (DOE) awarding 87 service contracts in July 2025. These amount to roughly 68,000 megawatts (MW), spanning key sites in Mindoro, CALABARZON, Ilocos Norte, Cagayan, and several Visayan […]
Once known for having some of the cheapest electricity in Europe in the early 2000s, the United Kingdom (UK) now faces some of the highest energy prices in the developed world. Businesses pay at least 50% more for power than most European competitors and more than triple the rates in the United States. Energy-intensive sectors […]
Energy security is critical for the Philippines’ tourism sector, the Center for Energy Research and Policy (CERP) warned, as recent blackouts in key destinations have inflicted severe economic losses. The think tank urged measures to ensure a stable power supply to protect the industry and support local livelihoods. “Energy disruptions have a profound ripple effect […]
After a 6.9-magnitude earthquake rocked Cebu on September 30, the Aboitiz Group sprang into action, mobilizing its business units to deliver urgent aid to the hardest-hit communities. In Bogo City, Visayan Electric Company, Inc., together with the Aboitiz Foundation, rolled out over a thousand relief packs, as well as in the nearby towns of Medellin, […]
