Senator Grace Poe has stressed the importance of improving electricity services and lowering the rates in far-flung areas of Mindanao to pave the way for more investments and businesses in the region. Poe made the pronouncement Wednesday, March 9 as the Senate Committee on Public Services, which...
The tandem of aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and vice presidential bet Sara Duterte has vowed to expedite the country's adoption of nuclear power, if and when they get elected in May. Presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos (left) and vice presidential candidate Davao City Mayor...
Solar Philippines Nueva Ecija Corporation’s stockholders have approved its increase in authorized capital stock and the P60 billion share swap with parent company Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, the firm said it will raise its...
The Department of Energy (DOE) and players in the electric power industry are appealing for temporary exemption on the payment of value added taxes (VAT) as well as suspension of excise taxes for coal and oil as fuel for power generation, to spare Filipino consumers from drastic spikes in...
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, chairman of the Senate energy committee, on Saturday, March 5 called on the Department of Energy (DOE) and power utilities to draw up contingency measures to address the imminent power interruptions, especially during the election period, because of thinning power...
The camp of aspiring president Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has welcomed President Duterte's signing of Executive Order (EO) No.164 to allow the use of nuclear power as an alternative source of energy for the country. A nuclear power plant in Belgium (Frederic Paulussen/ Unsplash) In commending...
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte inaugurated the first solar powered public market and commercial complex in the Philippines in the municipality of Narvacan, Ilocos Sur. (Photo courtesy of Robbie Pangilinan / MANILA BULLETIN) This is part of the “Golden Age of Infrastructure in Narvacan” as...
Aspiring president Vice President Leni Robredo would be open for discussions on tapping nuclear energy but it will not be among her priorities if elected. (Photo courtesy of VPLR Media Bureau) Instead, she will prioritize the crafting of roadmap to fulfill the country's commitment to the COP26 of...
Partido Reporma presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson and running mate Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Friday, March 4 said they welcome President Duterte’s new directive to include nuclear energy in the country’s energy mix. Senator Ping Lacson (Facebook)...
Plus, inspirational talks to kick of Women's Month It's that time of the year again when women all over the world feel great and appreciated. March is Women's Month, and Rustan's The Beauty Source (RTBS) is offering discounts on a lot of the brands they carry from March 4 to 31. But here's a tip,...
Vice President Leni Robredo wooed the youth, students, and first-time voters in her campaign sortie at the Pinamalayan, Oriental Mindoro by reminding them not to waste their votes by supporting the wrong candidate. Vice President Leni Robredo takes a photo of her with supporters during a campaign...
President Duterte has signed an executive order that would establish a nuclear energy program for the Philippines which aims to support the country's growing power demands. The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) is seen during a tour around the BNPP compound in Morong town, Bataan province. (Reuters...
