Cebu’s tourism and business groups are urging a major energy overhaul as power demand surges with the province’s rapid growth. They stressed that reliable, modern infrastructure is key to attracting investors, supporting industries, and securing Cebu’s place as a top economic hub in the region. In a focus group discussion (FGD) led by energy advocacy […]
Negros Island residents can expect steeper electricity bills this April as five major power distributors, including Negros Power Corporation, rolled out rate hikes ranging from 88 centavos to more than P2 per kilowatt-hour (kWh)—impacting over a million consumers across the region. Negros Power, the provider for central Negros Occidental and Bacolod City, has bumped up […]
Public schools often double as polling centers during elections, but those in remote areas frequently struggle with unreliable power supply. In response, energy officials in Negros Oriental have committed to providing stable, solar-powered electricity to ensure that voting centers in far-flung communities are ready and fully operational for the May 12 elections. Fe Marie Tagle, […]
MORE Electric and Power Corp. recognized the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines for advancing work on the third circuit of the Barotac Viejo–Dingle 138-kilovolt (kV) transmission line in Iloilo—a key infrastructure upgrade aimed at boosting Panay Island’s power transmission capacity. Expected to be finished in June 2025, the upgraded transmission line between Barotac Viejo […]
Alsons Energy Development Corp. (AEDC), part of the Alcantara-led Alsons Power Group, is set to invest P4 billion in the Bago 3 run-of-river hydropower project in Negros Occidental. The company has lodged an application to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) for Bago Hydro Resources Corp. (BHRC), a project vehicle formed by Alsons […]
A recent report from the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) warns that both Luzon and Visayas could experience “scarcer power reserves” in May and June. If these shortages worsen, the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) may be compelled to issue alert statuses. According to Jephraim Manansala, chief data scientist at ICSC, […]
Ajinomoto Philippines Corporation (APC) marked a major milestone in its sustainability journey by fully shifting its Cebu facility to clean energy. With the launch of its 100% Renewable Energy (RE) Badge, APC reinforces its leadership in eco-friendly manufacturing and fulfills its promise to operate all its Philippine sites using green power sources. This achievement aligns […]
Limasawa Island, a tiny but historically rich community in Southern Leyte, is set to benefit from whole-day electricity. This improvement comes through a solar power initiative led by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC), bringing sustainable energy to the island’s residents. According to Oliver Bulatid, President and CEO of the Philippine National Oil Company, funding […]
As Cebu strengthens its role as Central Visayas’ economic leader, reliable energy is key to attracting investment, supporting industries, and improving services. To reach its growth goals, the province must build a stable, future-ready power system. Recent years have shown the strain, especially as fast-growing cities like Mandaue, Lapu-Lapu, and Cebu drive demand. Both government […]
Iloilo City has begun constructing the country’s first large-scale Integrated Solid Waste Management Facility (ISWMF) in Barangay Ingore, La Paz. This three-hectare waste-to-energy project marks a major step in the city’s push for modern, sustainable waste management. The ₱2.3-billion waste-to-energy facility is being developed through a public-private partnership with MetPower Venture Partners Holdings Inc., Metro […]
