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…
The northeast monsoon or amihan season, which usually begins in October, arrived later this year in November. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) noted, “The northeasterly wind flow is expected to be more dominant in most of the country, bringing cold and dry air,” along with “episodes of wind and cold temperature […]
The long-awaited Cebu-Negros-Panay interconnection line, which President Marcos called a milestone in the country’s pursuit of resilient and reliable power infrastructure, finally came online this year. Here’s all you need to know about this groundbreaking yet long-overdue project. What is the Cebu-Negros-Panay (CNP) project? Also called the Cebu-Negros-Panay Backbone Project, the CNP is a multi-island […]
