Governments across Asia and the Pacific have rolled out subsidies, tax cuts, and other measures to cushion the impact of surging fuel prices, with the Philippines among economies implementing the most policy...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has expressed support for proposals to remove or reduce value-added tax (VAT) on electricity bill components, as part of efforts to ease price costs for consumers. Speaking...
Vena Energy’s Garcia 4 (Opus Solar Energy Project) in the Philippines has been named Solar Deal of the Year – APAC at the IJGlobal Awards, highlighting one of the country’s major renewable...
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), the power generation arm of Meralco, posted a sharp earnings increase in the first quarter, driven by liquefied natural gas (LNG) assets, higher market sales, and expanding renewable...
State-run Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Esyasoft Technologies Asia to explore advanced energy solutions, including battery energy storage systems (BESS), for its flagship developments—anchored...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Japan have launched a new Asia-Pacific initiative aimed at helping businesses manage surging energy costs while accelerating the shift to more resilient and sustainable energy systems...
The Philippines could avoid around PHP 1.7 billion in coal and gas import costs by meeting its 2030 solar capacity target, underscoring the role of renewables in cushioning consumers from volatile global...
The Department of Energy (DOE) reported overall increases in fuel prices this week, even as the country’s supply remained stable at around 53 days of inventory. Gasoline prices are set to increase...
Photo credit: Invest Northern Samar Berde Renewables is advancing a proposed 5-megawatt (MW) solar power facility in Laoang, Northern Samar, in partnership with the Northern Samar Electric Cooperative (NORSAMELCO), as the province...
Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has approved the sale of its majority stake in Radius Telecoms, Inc. to PLDT Inc. for nearly PHP 3 billion, marking a strategic exit from the telecommunications infrastructure...
