The Department of Energy (DOE) the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant to become a catalyst for greater integration of renewable energy (RE). In a discussion with journalists, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin and Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan...
The Department of Energy (DOE) stated that the Atimonan coal plant project faces significant hurdles in securing re-approval under the coal moratorium exemption. In a briefing, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin explained that the coal project‘s re-evaluation must meet regulatory requirements,...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has been keeping an eye out for potential violations within the oil industry amid concerns over possible cartelization. DOE Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Sharon S. Garin explained that the agency does not have official policies on these matters; however, it can act as a...
As the Department of Energy (DOE) grapples with escalating fuel prices driven by tensions in the Middle East, the government is exploring alternative fuel sources to ease the burden on consumers. During a joint press briefing with the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Tuesday, June 24,...
Prior to moving to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), former Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla said that the country’s energy situation has somehow improved under his wing, even as other problems have yet to find their solutions. During his final press briefing as...
Wellness and beauty retailer Watsons Philippines has launched four Greener Stores in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig following its first greener store opening in Laguna in June 2024. Aiming to promote sustainable retail, the new stores in BGC High Street Plaza, Eco Tower, Bonifacio Technology Center,...
The issuance of GBonds, a variant of retail treasury bonds (RTBs), through e-wallet GCash by the national government has been postponed from December last year to the second half of 2025. National Treasurer Sharon P. Almanza said during a financial literacy seminar held last week in Milan, Italy,...
Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan went to cast his vote in Cavite on Election Day, May 12, hoping for the best for his Senate comeback bid and the entire national polls. Senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan casts his vote at the Inchican Elementary School in Cavite. (Photo courtesy of Kiko...
Megastar Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan turned emotional, lamenting the smear campaign hurled against her husband, former senator Kiko Pangilinan, who’s gunning for a fresh term in the Senate. In a press conference in Quezon City last May 5, the actress said she couldn’t understand why voters...
Former senator and senatorial candidate Kiko Pangilinan can’t help but sing his wife’s, Megastar Sharon Cuneta, classic hit “Bituing Walang Ningning” as he brought his anti-hunger and food security platform to General Santos City. Senatorial Kiko Pangilinan (Photo from...
The Philippine government, through the Department of Energy (DOE), is eyeing to cement new nuclear agreements with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Argentina to solidify strategic partnerships that will aid the country in its renewed interest to plunge into nuclear power investments. In an...
In most energy sector meetings and social gatherings, the usual power talk comes with an added juicy coffee shop conspiracy—that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) would still be jolted with leadership changeover in due time. If—and when—it happens, and the whys and hows of it—they...
