The incoming Marcos administration and the government of Germany are on the same page when it comes to the matter of renewable energy (RE). Bangui Wind Farm (Wikipedia) This can be gleaned from the remarks of Germany's Ambassador to the Philippines Anke Reiffenstuel, who faced reporters in a short...
A team of local researchers and innovators in Jose Rizal Memorial State University – Tampilisan Campus (JRMSU-TC) Zamboanga del Norte has successfully developed a coconut dehusking technology that is actively looking for partners to distribute it. (Photo courtesy of DOST-STII) The technology,...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday urged the incoming new administration of the Department of Energy (DOE) to ensure that existing laws and regulations are followed before giving its consent to the impending entry of the Razon-led Prime Infrastructure Holdings Inc. (Prime Infra) in the Malampaya...
Though he is grateful to President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for considering him as Department of Energy secretary, House Deputy Speaker Rodante Marcoleta said that he is not jostling for the position, adding that he could have done more if he won a seat in the Senate. Deputy Speaker and SAGIP...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said Saturday, June 4 that the next Department of Energy (DOE) secretary should be a veteran in the field with a long-term vision for the country’s energy security. “Having been at the helm of the Senate energy committee for the past six years, I can say that the next...
With talks on renewable energy in the air, the country’s first-ever wind turbine research, development and testing laboratory has recently been launched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) together with the Central Philippine University (CPU) in Iloilo City. The wind tunnel in the...
A six-year partnership has been forged by the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Industry, Energy, and Emerging Technology Research and Development (DOST-PCIEERD) with the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) which seeks capacitate the NIA in delivering science-based...
For a safe and healthy Toledo City. Present during the simple turnover of CEDC and GTFI’s swab test booth and industrial fan donation to the City’s local hospital were (L-R) Mrs. Chia Eliana, Admin head of Toledo City Hospital; Dr. Abigail Cecile Trocio, Chief of Clinics - Toledo City Hospital;...
Re-electionist Senator Sherwin Gatchalian has lauded the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) for refunding the excess electricity bill collections saying it is a welcome relief for power consumers amid the rising cost of goods and basic services. The ERC had...
The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), holding true to its commitment to promote the use of renewable energy, has welcomed its partner Indigo Distribution Corporation in putting into the boardroom a proposal to set up an Electric Transport System inside SBMA as part of a new initiative for...
Ayala Corporation is giving its shareholders shares of stock of subsidiary AC Energy Corporation (ACEN) worth about P4.5 billion as a property dividend. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, Ayala said its Board of Directors has approved the declaration of property dividends consisting...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is gnashing his teeth over the Department of Energy's (DOE) apparent inability to respond to the country's power situation, which he thinks could lead to rotating blowouts very soon. (Jarl Schmidt/ Unsplash) "Over the past days, half of our baseload plants have...
