In a move to boost investor confidence and ease doing business, Northern Samar has become the first local government in the Philippines to formally adopt a Green Lane Policy through a newly signed ordinance. Governor Edwin Ongchuan signed Ordinance No. 7 on June 13, establishing a fast-track system for processing strategic investments, particularly in renewable […]
The Central Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC), led by Bohol Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, has endorsed a solar-powered satellite internet project to boost connectivity in the province’s government hospitals. The council is seeking funding through the Department of Energy’s (DoE) ER 1-94 program, a mechanism that allocates benefits to communities hosting energy facilities. During its […]
Jey De Los Reyes of Visayan Electric (L) took up BS Electrical Engineering, while Jarren De Guzman of AP Renewables (R) studied BS Mechanical Engineering, both with the help of an Aboitiz Scholarship. Today, they enjoy promising careers in AboitizPower — one in power distribution, the other in clean energy generation — while adhering to […]
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 6 has rolled out a pioneering initiative to bring clean energy to a remote island village in Concepcion, Iloilo. Dubbed Project DAGAT (Driving Advancement, Generating Access, and Transforming Small Island Communities), the pilot effort seeks to improve access and resilience in small coastal communities through renewable power. […]
The Supreme Court (SC) has definitively rejected the appeals filed by Iloilo Electric Cooperative I (Ileco I), Ileco II, and Ileco III, and the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. PHILRECA, cementing the Razon-led MORE Power’s authority to expand its electricity distribution into parts of Iloilo province. In its May 20 resolution, the SC upheld […]
Bohol is poised to become a major player in the country’s renewable energy landscape, with the capacity to generate at least 90 megawatts (MW) of sustainable power. This milestone follows the successful securing of a redundancy power system by the provincial government—an infrastructure boost that significantly strengthens the province’s energy resilience. The system forms part […]
An investigation into Siquijor’s ongoing power crisis is set to begin next month, as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) prepares to hold a public hearing on July 3. The ERC has summoned key power players— the Province of Siquijor Electric Cooperative Inc. (PROSIELCO), S.I. Power Corporation (SIPCOR), and the National Power Corporation (NPC)—to explain the […]
Nestled in Negros, the island province of Siquijor has been hailed by online travel platform Agoda as the country’s fastest-rising destination, thanks to its white-sand beaches, vibrant dive sites, and pristine waterfalls. As it has become a favored destination for international travelers seeking a quieter, off-the-beaten-path experience, Siquijor is now witnessing significant investments in tourism […]
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. visited Siquijor on June 11 to check the diesel power plant in Candanay Sur, as the island suffered from frequent power outages. He promised that the government would act quickly and fix the problem within six months. Marcos said the blackouts are hurting residents, local businesses, and the island’s growing […]
Western Visayas is projected to see a sharp rise in electricity demand, with peak load expected to reach 953 megawatts (MW) by 2029, up from 645 MW in 2019. The Regional Development Council 6 (RD-6) attributed the increase to sustained growth in infrastructure and economic activity, as outlined in its 2023 – 2028 plan. The council warned […]
