The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that the country’s tourism industry consumed more water and energy last year than the previous year. However, the consumption levels still fall short of pre-pandemic figures, indicating that the industry is still working to fully regain its...
Danish firm Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) is eyeing to diversify its capital formation for renewable energy (RE) projects in the country, with its investment sight now expanding into solar and energy storage systems. The Danish firm first entered the Philippine market last year with its...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is making a bold promise to power plant investors that it will be extending utmost help so they can secure warranted permits with the national government agencies (NGAs) as well as with their host-local government units (LGUs) so that the P1.29 trillion worth of...
Banks and other lending institutions are reportedly asking the Department of Energy (DOE) for a categorical definition and conclusive policy framework that shall serve as anchor to prospective financing of ‘transition coal’ projects that are still being allowed by the government for commercial...
Six Filipino brands secured over 100 trade leads during the Philippines’ first participation in the franchising and business Expo in Melbourne, Australia, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said. The DTI reported that Avocadoria, BENCH, The Cabalen Group, Miguelitos Ice Cream, Oryspa, and...
AC Health, the Ayala Group’s leader in high-quality healthcare solutions, through the Healthway Medical Network, is transitioning its medical facilities to renewable energy in partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES). In a statement disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) wants to boost trade and investment opportunities with AEON Retail Co., Ltd., Japan's largest retailer, to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Acting DTI Secretary Cristina A. Roque recently met with executives from AEON Retail Co., Ltd. to...
Young billionaire and Solar Philippines Founder Leandro Leviste is investing over P15 billion to create jobs in Batangas and other provinces through his Provincia Investments Corporation (PIC). In an announcement posted on Solar Philippines’ Facebook page, Leviste said this new budget is in...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is still undecided if it will grant the application for certification that will greenlight the planned 1,200-megawatt Atimonan coal-fired power project of Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGen), the power investment arm of utility giant Manila Electric Company. When...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has issued certifications for energy projects of national significance (CEPNS) to at least 13 major renewable energy (RE) projects of publicly listed Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) - and that will enable the company to fast-track commercial development of...
Investors in the offshore wind industry are advancing a proposal to the Department of Energy (DOE) that delays in the availability of critical infrastructure – primarily grid connections as well as port support facilities – shall be declared as ‘force majeure’ events in the terms of...
It’s another week of drive to the gasoline stations that will come lighter on consumers’ pockets as the price of gasoline products will be on rollback by P1.00 per liter; and diesel product prices will be reduced by P1.30 per liter, according to the pricing advisories of the oil companies....
