In a push to expand its renewable energy (RE) portfolio, Aboitiz Renewables Inc. (ARI), the RE unit of AboitizPower Corporation, plans to increase its solar capacity by the end of the year. In a briefing, Leo Lehbo Lungay, ARI solar and wind business group, vice president and general manager,...
The world’s multilateral development banks (MDBs) have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing key infrastructure projects, including the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Power Grid, by streamlining co-financing processes and expanding tools like local currency lending and foreign...
When first introduced, solar seemed to spark suspicion, then interest. Using it for power, some feared having none at night, while others were reluctant to pay huge upfront costs for the panels. What more their maintenance, which looked technical and taxing? But burning coal has already...
A power bank exploded at the Roxas Airport in Capiz province on Tuesday, but no injury was reported, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) said. The 72,000 milliampere-hour power bank was detected inside the baggage of a Manila-bound passenger during initial screening. It exceeded...
Consunji-led Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) has filed a case against the Department of Finance (DOF), the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), and the Bureau of Customs (BOC) over the imposition of taxes on its fuel imports. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, June...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The National Power Corp. has ordered the disconnection of electricity to the province of Basilan on Monday, June 16, due to unpaid electric bills by the Basilan Electric Cooperative. The scheduled massive power interruption, however, did not push through after Basilan Rep. Mujiv...
Malacañang said on Sunday, June 15, that the supply of electricity in Siquijor has been restored. “The National Electrification Administration (NEA), in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., has successfully restored stable electricity in the Province of Siquijor,...
As one of the Philippines’ largest producers and distributors of electric power, Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower) carries out its purpose of Transforming Energy for a Better World through its corporate values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, responsibility, and service excellence. At...
ILOILO CITY – The Supreme Court (SC) has ruled the expansion of MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) of the Razon Goup into several areas of Iloilo province with finality. The SC released a resolution dated May 20, 2025 on Friday, June 13, that junked the motions for reconsideration filed...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the shelf registration of Aboitiz Power Corp.’s (AboitizPower) ₱100-billion worth of fixed rate bonds and its ₱30-billion offering for the first tranche. In a statement, the SEC said the Commission en banc has considered favorably the...
SPC Power Corporation is actively exploring new project acquisitions and developments, including the integration of renewable energy (RE) sources. During the annual stockholders ' meeting on June 11, SPC Power Chairman Alfredo L. Henares stated that the company aims to support the Philippines...
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...
