First Gen Corporation’s all-renewable energy arm, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), has received preliminary survey assignments and exploration (PSPE) for two greenfield geothermal projects in Indonesia. During the 10th Indonesia International Geothermal Convention, the EDC said it would have the...
Recent discussions have emerged about expanding nuclear energy in the Philippines, but the government continues to prioritize renewable energy (RE) in adjusting the country's energy mix. During the BDO Securities Corp. Series with Alternergy Holdings Corp. on Wednesday, Oct. 2, the clean energy...
It’s not unusual for an auto brand to host a Philippine premiere or even an Asian premiere at a Philippine auto show. However, world premieres are few and far in between. This October, Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation (MMPC) will proudly host the world premiere of its latest concept...
As Filipino consumers are continually stricken with the sting of outdated and expensive electricity rates, a lawmaker is pushing for a comprehensive investigation on the cause of delays on the rate reset or the warranted tariff adjustments of regulated entities as anchored on performance-based...
Mabuhay Vinyl Corp. (MVC), the country’s sole chlor-alkali producer, has increased its production capacity at its plant in Iligan City, the Board of Investments (BOI) said. In a statement, the BOI said the MVC invested P630 million in the facility to meet the rising demand for essential chemicals...
Prime Waste Solutions Pampanga Inc. (PWS Pampanga), a subsidiary of Razon-led Prime Infrastructure, has been tapped by the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) as the lone service provider for waste management in Clark, Pampanga. During a memorandum signed last Sept. 16, PWS Pampanga was accredited...
TACLOBAN CITY – The provincial government has partnered with TAO Corp. to focus on a large-scale project to increase rice production in Northern Samar province. TAO Corp. has identified 500 hectares of potential land for rice production, particularly in the municipalities of Laoang,...
Yang Jian Xin, aka Tony Yang, on Tuesday, September 24 faced the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender Equality on Tuesday, September 24 to answer senators’ questions regarding his alleged links to the human trafficking and other illegal activities of Philippine...
As genuine sustainability will eventually determine winners and losers across businesses and nations, the companies and organizations in the Philippines that have been leading the climate action via the Net Zero Carbon Alliance (NZCA) are targeting to institutionalize a science-based and credible...
Davao tycoon Dennis A. Uy’s Chelsea Logistics and Infrastructure Holdings Corporation has tapped former Philippine Airlines President Gilbert F. Santa Maria as the newest member of its board of directors as the firm tries to return to profitability. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock...
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa is expected to confront the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (Pagcor) official who claimed that a former Philippine National Police (PNP) chief was on the payroll of illegal Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (POGO) bosses. "You can expect that. You...
Leading clean energy developer First Gen Corporation is lining up 9,000 megawatts of renewable energy (RE) investments to concretize its well-calculated journey to net zero – and this business decision is out to prove that sustainability and profitability can go hand in hand without frying the...
