New coal power plant projects in the Philippines had been on steep decline since the issuance of a moratorium by the Department of Energy in 2020, according to advocacy group Global Energy Monitor. “Coal plant proposals in the Philippines have been rapidly shrinking since the 2020 moratorium on...
US-headquartered Fluence Energy, Inc. has completed the 570-megawatt battery energy storage system (BESS) project for leading Philippine energy player SMC Global Power Holdings Corp. (SMCGP) of the San Miguel group. The company emphasized that the project’s completion milestone coincided with the...
Rising summer temperatures and threats of power service interruptions amid surging electric bills could really trigger disappointments among us as we yearn for a “more hopeful story” that can rescue us from these predicaments. On March 31 this year, a bit of that “hope” came to light with...
Cases of heat stroke are rising not only among the vulnerable, but also among young students who are cooped up inside a classroom for hours. The extreme heat these days, exacerbated by global warming where summer becomes more intense, has seen students dehydrated, heat exhausted, and generally...
April is Global Astronomy Month. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Monday, April 3, has issued a list of its activities in celebration of the Global Astronomy Month. ”We have arranged some exciting activities for you to enjoy as we...
Bulacan is at the crossroads of development. With a healthy mix of history and urbanity, it is the ideal place to live, especially for those who work or study in the metro. But what if it will have its own central business district (CBD), something like what we’ve seen in the metro – where a...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday, April 2 called on the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) to file the necessary charges against agency officials who are involved in the anomalous procurement of third-party auditor for gross gaming revenues of Philippine Offshore Gaming...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has inked a one-year emergency power supply agreement (EPSA) with South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) of the San Miguel group for the delivery of 300-megawatt capacity from March 26, 2023 to March 25, 2024. The supply contract provided for a...
Many businesses nowadays prioritize solid, reliable and airtight data security. And why not, with the increasing use of technology in our daily lives, cyber threats have been growing aggressively. To make things worse, there is a current lack of professionals who can face these challenges. ...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) divulged that it received new offers for one-year contract to cover 670 megawatts of capacity that will replace the cheaper fixed price contract of the Ilijan gas-fired power plant of South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) of the San Miguel...
Take center stage as SM celebrates Women Power throughout the month of March. A lot of activities, both online and on-ground, are in store to empower women and girls all over the country. Photo courtesy of SM City Lucena Photo courtesy of SM City San Jose del Monte Join the Future of Women Global...
Businesses are looking for ways to expand their global footprint, better serve their customers, and reach new markets. One solution that has gained popularity in recent years is outsourcing various back-office processes to the Philippines. The Philippines is known for its strong customer service...
