Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has secured an amended Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) from the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), paving the way for the expansion of its Semirara Coal Mine Complex. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
President Marcos has given private power provider Siquijor Island Power Corp. (SIPCOR) six months to fully resolve the energy crisis in Siquijor, warning that failure to deliver a permanent solution is not an option. Marcos said this following weeks of island-wide blackouts and rotational...
To carry out necessary maintenance and upgrading works on various MERALCO distribution facilities, electric service will be temporarily interrupted on the following dates and places: MERALCO exerts all efforts to restore electric service as scheduled. However, there are instances when due to...
Filipino dads have evolved—they’re no longer just providers. They’re creators, mentors, adventurers, and everyday heroes in their own right. This year, premier Apple partner Power Mac Center is inviting customers to power up Dad’s Day in return through special celebrations in stores...
The power supply woes affecting the island of Siquijor has apparently reached the Department of Energy (DOE). Days after a state of calamity was declared in the province for recurring blackouts, the DOE acknowledged that there is an urgent need for coordinated and sustained action to address the...
Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) was cited as one of the “Top 50 Employers in the Philippines for 2025” by online job-hunting platform, Kalibrr. According to Kalibrr, being listed is a distinction that highlights “commitment to excellence in employer branding, talent engagement, and...
CEBU CITY — A state of calamity has been declared in Siquijor due to the power crisis that the province is currently experiencing. Gov. Jake Villa announced that the declaration of state of calamity was unanimously approved during the regular session of the provincial board on Tuesday, June 3....
State-run think tank Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) believes that skepticism surrounding the feasibility of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid is likely to diminish over time, citing investments that could help address this years-long concern. In an...
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation unit of Manila Electric Co., announced that it has signed a partnership with Saudi Arabia’s water desalination firm ACWA Power. In a statement on Wednesday, June 4, MGen said it signed an agreement with ACWA to explore renewable energy (RE)...
In the quest to materialize the great regional grid interlink across the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) is projecting around $16 billion (approximately ₱890 billion) worth of investments to pursue the development of key...
ILOILO CITY—Companies under the Razon group have the cheapest rate in the islands of Panay and Negros. In a recent power forum in Iloilo City, it was found out that MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) and Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power) have lower rates for residential...
Lopez-led First Gen Corporation, via its subsidiary First Gas Power Corporation, is seeking approval from the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) for the extension of its power purchase agreement (PPA) with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) covering its 1,000-megawatt Santa Rita gas-fired plant,...
