Primelectric Holdings Inc., under the leadership of Enrique K. Razon Jr., has entered into a strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power to explore renewable energy and storage solutions in Western Visayas and Palawan. The collaboration is anchored on a joint study agreement recently signed by Primelectric president Roel Z. Castro and ACWA Power’s chief […]
The East Asia Utilities Corporation (EAUC) facility at the Mactan Economic Zone in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. This site is set to host a hybrid Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), poised to help deliver more stable power to the Visayas grid. LAPU-LAPU CITY, CEBU — Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), through its Therma Power, Inc.’s wholly-owned subsidiary […]
Green Core Geothermal Inc. (GCGI), a subsidiary of Energy Development Corp. (EDC), is planning a P3-billion upgrade of its Palinpinon 1 Geothermal Power Plant in Valencia, Negros Oriental. The project aims to increase the plant’s generating capacity from 112.5 megawatts (MW) to 126 MW by replacing its three existing 37.5-MW turbine generators with more efficient […]
To help ease Siquijor’s ongoing power woes, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the provincial government have joined forces to roll out a new initiative focused on clean, reliable energy. Through a newly signed agreement, both parties will push for solar installations and efficiency upgrades across public buildings under a national program promoting renewable energy […]
Paranas has become the first municipal hall in Samar to shift to renewable energy, installing a 48-kilowatt (kW) solar power system. This bold move toward cleaner energy is projected to cut electricity costs by as much as ₱15 million over time. Through a partnership with the Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC), the Paranas […]
Twelve public schools in the highland barangays of Valencia, Negros Oriental received a major digital boost after Energy Development Corp. (EDC) turned over 36 brand-new laptops valued at over P1 million. The donation, aimed at improving classroom instruction and supporting digital learning, was formally handed to the Department of Education (DepEd), Valencia District. EDC-Negros Facility […]
Metro Dumaguete Water (MDW), a public-private partnership between the Dumaguete City Water District and Metro Pacific Water, earned international recognition for its commitment to sustainable operations. The utility provider received the Silver Stevie Award for Sustainability at the 12th Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards held in Seoul last May. The award was conferred under the Saving Energy […]
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has received the green light to advance its ₱291-billion coal expansion in Antique after securing a revised environmental clearance from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). SMPC said the amended clearance allows the project to cover 5,221.75 hectares, up from 4,369.25, within its 13,000-hectare coal development permit […]
In a major boost to power reliability in Central Negros, Negros Power has wrapped up a 30-kilometer upgrade of the Bacolod–Silay 69 kilovolt (kV) sub-transmission line. The completed work forms part of the utility’s broader effort to modernize its network and ensure steadier electricity flow to key areas in the region. The upgraded line now […]
Central Visayas cemented its position as the fastest-growing regional economy in the Philippines for the second consecutive year, posting a robust 7.3% growth in gross regional domestic product (GRDP) in 2024. This outpaced the national average of 5.7% and brought the region’s total economic output to ₱1.28 trillion. Now comprising Cebu and Bohol, Central Visayas […]
