For every Filipino, the dream of a comfortable home has always been anchored in family. But today, that dream is being tested by a world in flux. As the ongoing conflict in the Middle East continues to disrupt a major shipping route and destabilize global markets, the ripples are felt right here at...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered intensified security measures in key energy facilities after President Marcos declared a national energy emergency as a result of the Middle East tensions. “We in the Philippine National Police will...
Lopez-led First Gen Corp. posted a rebound in earnings in 2025, driven by stronger hydropower generation that helped offset weaker contributions from its geothermal business. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Wednesday, March 25, First Gen said its attributable recurring net...
House Deputy Speaker Bacolod City lone district Rep. Albee Benitez wants to employ the lessons learned during the Covid-19 pandemic in helping the government tackle the current state of national energy emergency. "If there is anything we should have learned from the Covid-19 pandemic, it is that...
Senator Loren Legarda, on Tuesday, March 24, expressed frustration with the Department of Energy (DOE) over its reasoning in being unable to secure congressional approval for the use of supplemental funds by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). During the first organizational meeting of the...
The House of Representatives is ready to deliver immediate and concrete relief measures following President Marcos ' declaration of a state of national energy emergency. “The House will move with the same urgency, through targeted interventions, close oversight, and real relief for our...
Private companies were strongly urged to adopt flexible work arrangements to lessen transportation demand and costs as the country was placed under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos made the call on Tuesday, March 24, through Executive Order (EO) No. 110 which declared a state...
The Philippines is now under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos has signed Executive Order No. 110, declaring a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted the "availability and stability" of the country 's...
CEBU CITY – Amid the continuing oil price hikes, the Cebu City Police Office (CCPO) has implemented several energy-saving measures. Police Col. George Ylanan, chief of CCPO, issued a memorandum reminding his personnel to be mindful of their fuel consumption. Ylanan reminded CCPO personnel to...
An energy official on Tuesday, March 24, disclosed the possibility of supply disruptions in a worst-case scenario tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East. During the first organizational meeting of the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy...
MALASIQUI, Pangasinan – Community gatherings are suspended in Lingayen as one of the efforts to conserve energy. In a memorandum issued on Tuesday, Lingayen Mayor Josefina Castañeda said gatherings include founding anniversaries, patronal fiestas, basketball tournaments, and similar events....
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Tuesday, March 24, announced that the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has recognized the city as the first local government unit (LGU) in the Philippines to champion 100 percent renewable energy utilization under the Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) and...
