The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) has suspended all maintenance activities for substations and conducted obstruction clearing in areas near power and transmission lines in preparation for the 2025 midterm elections. According to the NGCP, this temporary halt on maintenance...
Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC), which manages the Philippines ' first sovereign wealth fund, is eyeing at least three new investments before the year ends, aiming to bring total capital commitments to as much as ₱37 billion just two years into its establishment. In a telephone interview on...
National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines (NRCP), the country’s sole professional reinsurer, has been assigned a financial strength rating of PRS A plus, with a Stable Outlook, by Philippine Rating Services Corporation (PhilRatings). PhilRatings said an insurer rated PRS A has strong...
An internet search will easily yield a wide variety of answers about the learning process, but I want to share my own experience and approach to succeeding in it. It really starts with the goal, or what you want to learn or know. From there, you need to gather information about the subject. Once...
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has partnered with a Spanish engineering firm in an effort to link Camiguin Island to the Mindanao power grid. In a statement, NEA said it signed a feasibility study contract with Osprel SL, a Madrid-based engineering consultancy, to conduct...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the 9th Speakers ' Synergy and Appreciation event. The recognition affirmed KCC’s strong commitment to tourism education and cultural collaboration in support of the Philippines’...
In observance of National Heritage Month, UP Sarong Banggi warmly invites you to celebrate Camarines Norte 's unique identity and creativity. Join them from May 14–16, 2025, at the Student Union Building (Mural Hall), University of the Philippines Los Baños, for this immersive cultural...
The Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines (IEMOP) has assured that the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market (WESM) will see stable prices even after the 2025 midterm elections. In a briefing on Tuesday, May 6, Isidro Cacho Jr., IEMOP head of trading operations stated that the...
Looking ahead to this year’s goal of boosting its performance in the energy sector, Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) plans to continue its exploration of the 700-megawatt (MW) Saint Raphael Generation Corp. (SRGC) project. During the company’s annual stockholders’ meeting...
The former BRP Miguel Malvar (PS-19), which was supposed to be sunk as part of a Balikatan missile exercise, submerged while being positioned off the coast of San Antonio, Zambales on Monday morning, May 5. No gunfire was heard nor missile was fired but the BRP Miguel Malvar descended to the bottom...
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved nine ancillary services procurement agreements (ASPA) between the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) and various power suppliers. These agreements will enable NGCP to procure ancillary services essential for ensuring the reliable...
New Naia Infra Corp. (NNIC) has issued formal notices to the owners of 27 aircraft that are left abandoned in the general aviation area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), citing efficiency and safety concerns. In a statement, NNIC said it is in coordination with the Civil Aviation...
