Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla mentioned that the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking an increased budget allocation for the upcoming year to further develop its electrification program and conduct policy studies. Proposed Increase in Budget for Electrification Program Lotilla underscored the department’s relentless efforts to secure a larger budget, particularly highlighting its potential applications such […]
Vivant Corporation (VVT), a Cebu-based conglomerate focused on energy and water, has set aside P30 billion for the next five years to expand its energy and water plants throughout the Philippines. Expansion of Energy Portfolio During an interview at Vivant’s recent Annual Stockholders’ Meeting, CEO Arlo Garcia Sarmiento mentioned that the company plans to allocate […]
The Negros Occidental Provincial Power Sector Study Group, also known as PPS-SG, collaborated with the Department of Energy (DOE) to complete the structure for the Provincial Energy Development Roadmap. Framework Development Process “The framework will now be fleshed out to reflect specific interventions and measures needed to attain the power security goal of the province,” […]
The provincial administration of Leyte on June 27 switched on its newest solar power system. The now-solarized capitol complex aims to set an example for other local government units in adopting renewable energy. Governor Carlos Jericho Petilla encouraged other local authorities and public offices within the province to follow suit, as it can help reduce […]
Top budget airlines in the Philippines have pledged to take responsibility for environmental protection and sustainability, acknowledging that the aviation industry accounts for over two percent of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. At the 2024 Philippine Tourism and Hotel Investment Summit, AirAsia Philippine CEO Ricky Isla emphasized that the development of technological infrastructure, policies, regulations, […]
Residents and businesses on Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan Cebu, have voiced ongoing concerns about the unreliable power supply. They have approached Governor Gwendolyn Garcia to address the situation. During a meeting on June 19, the residents and members of the Malapascua Business Association (MBA) expressed their intention to consider terminating the power service arrangement with PowerSource […]
The Negros Electric and Power Corp. (NEPC), a joint venture partner of Central Negros Electric Cooperative (Ceneco), aims to prioritize the replacement of aging electric poles once their Bacolod City operations commence. NEPC’s president and CEO, Roel Castro, stated that this forms a crucial part of their plans to upgrade the distribution infrastructure, electric poles […]
The Bacolod local government has established two exclusive ‘green routes’ for electric (e)-jeepneys to use in transporting passengers. “I think this is the first in the country. We have eight e-jeeps ready to be deployed. They have obtained the certificate of compliance for registration,” Mayor Alfredo Abelardo Benitez explained. Dry Runs The first of the […]
Ayala Land’s Cebu Business Park and Cebu I.T. Park have introduced Car-Free Sundays to promote sustainable living and enhance community livability. The Cebu City Transportation Office (CCTO) supports this initiative by temporarily closing streets to vehicles and encouraging people to walk, cycle, or use alternative transportation methods. Event Highlights and Activities Experience the city in […]
Ajinomoto Philippines Corp. aims to power its Cebu plant with 100% renewable energy by 2025 to save energy and reduce carbon emissions as it expands production in the Philippines. Transition to Renewable Energy Sources According to Koichi Ozaki, president of Ajinomoto Philippines, their goal is to transition their Cebu factory to 100% renewable energy by […]
