Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Antonio L. Leviste and five other fellow executives of the Solar Para sa Bayan Corporation (SPSB/SPBC) are facing a criminal complaint before the Department of Justice (DOJ) for their alleged failure to meet the conditions of the legislative franchise granted to...
Greenlight Holdings Inc. secured a ₱9.36 billion senior term loan facility to fund the ongoing construction of its 240-megawatt-peak San Isidro Leyte Solar Power Project. In a statement, Greenlight said t he joint-venture developer obtained the project finance package from China Banking Corp....
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has launched a new loan facility to help members reduce daily transportation costs by financing bicycles and electric mobility devices. In a statement on Monday, May 4, GSIS said it rolled out the Ginhawa Bike and E-Mobility Loan...
ILOILO CITY – SM Development Corp. (SMDC) launched its first solar energy system in the Visayas at Style Residences here during Earth Day on April 22. The system is seen to reduce energy consumption by 15 percent and used to satisfy electricity requirements, including lighting and shared...
Solar energy is no longer a distant concept in the Philippines. It is an increasingly viable, working solution to today’s energy challenges. As demand continues to rise and pressure on the grid becomes more apparent, renewable energy has moved from discussion to deployment, with institutions...
Expanding beyond agriculture, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is rolling out solar energy applications in transport and other sectors to reduce reliance on imported fuel. In an interview, DOST Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the agency is pursuing multiple programs that integrate...
To reduce congestion to the power grid and improve power availability to the communities it serves, SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SM Prime) has implemented the use of rooftop solar power systems across its properties and nationwide network of SM Supermalls. Since its pioneering installation of solar...
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is ramping up its solar capacity as it adds nearly 70 megawatt-peak (MWp) to its portfolio. In a statement on Tuesday, March 31, CREC announced that it has energized its 69-MWp Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 solar power plant, which will contribute...
Renewable energy (RE) firm Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) delivered solid financial and operational growth in 2025 as it expanded its solar portfolio and optimized its capital structure. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, March 30, CREC reported a net income...
State-run pension fund Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is off to a strong start with its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) program, racking up over 1,200 applications worth nearly ₱400 million in less than 24 hours after its launch on Wednesday, March 25. “The rollout of GSEL is our...
To fully integrate solar energy into government facilities, the Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking a strong partnership with the private sector. Energy Undersecretary Felix Fuentebella stated on Wednesday, Aug. 6, that private institutions are needed to achieve the full installation of solar...
It took us ages to recognize the star of the show. Never was it the dirty emissions that have irreversibly jeopardized the planet. It’s the sun, awaiting the stardom that humanity should have long acknowledged. In a region in the Philippines, establishments allow the sun to “steal the show”...
