The Department of Education (DepEd) and the National Electrification Administration (NEA) have signed an agreement to supply electricity to remote public schools. These “last-mile schools,” located in isolated and underserved areas, will soon have reliable power through this partnership. The project will be funded by the government and grants, with support from private entities, electric […]
The Cebu Electricity Rights Advocates (CERA) urged the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) to review the existing system loss cap, arguing that it contributes to rising power costs and affects Cebu’s business competitiveness. CERA convenor Nathaniel Chua pointed out that electric cooperatives are allowed a system loss limit of 12%, which significantly increases consumer electricity rates. […]
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the establishment of a technical working group (TWG) to investigate the damage sustained by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines’ (NGCP) transmission facilities in Cebu in 2023. The damage was caused by excavation work conducted by a contractor for another government agency. The incident caused the tripping […]
In 2024, AboitizPower organized a cleanup dive at its 340-megawatt Therma Visayas power plant, enlisting Scubasureros—volunteer divers whose name blends “scuba” and “basureros” (garbage collectors). Located on Cebu’s western coast, the facility sits beside the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, the country’s largest marine sanctuary, covering 534,589 hectares. The divers, consisting of marine biologists, were surprised […]
In Negros Occidental, the Alliance of Concerned Consumers in Electricity and Social Services (ACCESS), led by President Wennie Sancho, is urging the government to establish Energy Price Monitoring Councils (EPMC) at both the national and local levels. The group advocates for these councils to be created through legislation or an executive order to enhance oversight […]
The 340-megawatt Therma Visayas power plant, located along Cebu Island’s western shoreline and bordering the Tañon Strait Protected Seascape, invited the Scubasureros to explore its jetty’s waters. The plant sits within the Philippines’ largest marine protected area, covering 534,589 hectares. When the Scubasureros explored the waters around the Therma Visayas jetty, they were surprised to […]
Negros Occidental, Iloilo, and Antique have been selected as sites for offshore wind parks under the Department of Energy’s (DOE) plan to boost renewable energy in the Philippines. These projects are set to deliver a total capacity of 16,600 megawatts (MW), with eight energy developers committed to making them a reality, marking a major step […]
The Philippines saw its tourism sector account for 8.6% of the nation’s GDP in 2023, underscoring its vital role in the country’s economic landscape. In line with this, tourism also plays a key role in Bohol’s economy, with the province generating ₱182.41 billion in Gross Domestic Product and accounting for 13.2% of Central Visayas’ Gross […]
A South Korean company is set to invest in a major renewable energy project in Sogod, Cebu. The planned 100-megawatt agrivoltaic solar power farm will support the region’s increasing energy needs. This initiative also aligns with the Philippines’ efforts to meet its renewable energy targets outlined in the National Renewable Energy Program for 2020-2040. SelTech […]
In partnership with Aboitiz InfraCapital Cebu Airport Corporation, the private operator of Mactan-Cebu International Airport, this initiative supports…
