MEDINACELI, Spain (AP) — Spaniards rushed to buy specialized glasses to view a rare total solar eclipse Wednesday, as authorities warned people flocking to rural areas to avoid anything that could spark new wildfires. Across a swath of northern and central Spain, millions of people will have...
Leila Cruz has found a new home in the PLDT High Speed Hitters after spending two years with Capital1 in the Premier Volleyball League. The High Speed Hitters made the announcement on Wednesday, Aug. 12, with Cruz reuniting with former De La Salle teammate Alleiah Malaluan. “Aim just got sharper....
Rapid adoption of household rooftop solar power in the country is poised to reduce wholesale spot market electricity prices by curbing overall grid demand and broadening supply cushions, according to the country’s independent market operator. Amid growing number of residential consumers generate...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, Aug. 7, confirmed that she took a medical leave earlier this week, amid allegations surrounding her recent travel. Legarda said she filed a formal medical leave covering Aug. 3 to 5 in accordance with Senate rules. “I confirm that I filed a formal medical leave...
Nickel Asia Corp. (NAC) is expanding its renewable power footprint with plans to build an additional 374 megawatt-peaks of solar projects, following its unit rebranding aimed at broadening the mining company’s push into clean energy. In a statement on Friday, Aug. 7, NAC announced that the listed...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) broke ground on a 41-megawatt-peak solar plant with an integrated battery storage unit in Pampanga, advancing what it describes as the country’s first embedded solar facility with an energy storage system. In a statement, CREC said the project in Magalang,...
The government has eliminated administrative and regulatory bottlenecks for households and businesses installing small-scale solar panels for self-consumption to accelerate clean energy adoption and lower electricity costs. Under Department Circular No. DC2026-08-0017, signed by Energy Secretary...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is planning a dedicated renewable energy (RE) auction for off-grid islands in a bid to lower consumers’ electricity bills by reducing the universal charge for missionary electrification (UCME). Energy Undersecretary Rowena Guevara said during a recent media briefing...
Aboitiz Renewables Inc. began construction of its 239-megawatt solar project in Negros Occidental, expanding its clean energy capacity in the region as local governments seek to diversify the national power mix. The renewable energy unit of Aboitiz Power Corp. said on Monday, Aug. 3, that it will...
The House leadership has filed a bill that, if enacted, would remove unnecessary barriers to rooftop solar panels, battery storage, and similar behind-the-meter energy systems. The aptly named Sariling Kuryente Act--embodied in House Bill (HB) No. 10431--was introduced by Majority Leader Ilocos...
The Office of the Ombudsman sought a preliminary investigation of Senator Loren Legarda and her son Batangas 1st distict Rep. Leandro Leviste for plunder and graft over alleged abuse of legislative and regulatory powers in securing solar energy contracts, Ombudsman Jesus Crispin “Boying”...
ACEN Corp., the renewable energy unit of conglomerate Ayala Corp., is exploring prospective power supply partnerships with locators at the incoming Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) hub in New Clark City, as officials weigh grid infrastructure constraints against massive operational power...
