Danish Ambassador to the Philippines Franz-Michael Skjold- Mellbin emphasized that a good mix of diversified energy sources such as nuclear, renewables, and energy storage could ensure the country with abundant, cheap, and reliable energy. Photo courtesy of DOST-STII Mellbin made the statement...
MOSCOW, Russia -- President Vladimir Putin vowed Thursday to keep battering Ukraine's energy grid despite an outcry against the systematic attacks that have plunged millions into the cold and dark as winter sets in. He instead blamed Ukraine for initiating a trend of attacking civilian...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is bent on shifting to renewable energy even if it would take time and beyond his term. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos made the statement during the 11th Arangkada Philippines forum on Tuesday, Dec. 6 as he touched on the...
The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP), composed of foreign business chambers representing EU and European firms’ interest in the country, has urged the government that the planned zero tariff on the importation of electric vehicles (EVs) should cover all other types of EVs,...
SZÉKESFEHÉRVÃR, Hungary – Rocketing energy bills are forcing Hungary to shutter libraries, theatres, swimming pools and even its new football stadiums for winter. The state-of-the-art grounds -- symbols of right-wing nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban's 12 years in power --...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is hoping that the Court of Appeals (CA) will reconsider its issuance of a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO), suspending the implementation of the South Premier Power Corp. (SPPC) Power Supply Agreement (PSA) with the Manila Electric Co. (Meralco)....
Almost six million "poorest of the poor" Filipino families are now set to be given aid in their monthly electricity bill for 30 more years following the approval of the Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the law on Extending and Enhancing the Implementation of the Lifeline Rate. The Energy...
Project registration with the Board of Investments (BOI) this year is expected to surpass the P655 billion 2021 level, but may fall short of meeting its P1-trillion target set for the year as investments decisions have been derailed by the eruption of the Russian-Ukraine war. As of Nov. 15 this...
As he continues his quest to secure food and energy supply in the country, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the Philippines and Australia could strengthen their partnership in agriculture and energy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian Prime Minister Anthony...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the right move by talking to French President Emmanuel Macron on possible partnerships in nuclear energy, Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda said. Philippine President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.(left) and French President Emmanuel Macron (MANILA...
BANGKOK, Thailand—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has floated the idea of pursuing a partnership with France on nuclear energy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Emmanuel Macron had a bilateral meeting held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC)...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian on Monday, November 14 said the government should make sure that marginalized consumers are the actual beneficiaries of the law granting electricity lifeline rate subsidy. Gatchalian, vice chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy, made the call following the recent...
