The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday said that efforts to reduce carbon emissions need not come at the cost of economic growth. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin, through a speech delivered by Undersecretary Felix William Fuentebella at a Makati forum, said decarbonization and development should be seen as complementary goals.
ACEN Corp., the energy arm of Ayala Corp., has extended a P900 million loan to its subsidiary, Giga Ace 6 Inc., to support the development of a major wind power project in Quezon and Laguna.
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has temporarily suspended molasses importation, citing the need to support local producers and address declining domestic prices and unutilized local stocks.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) continues restoration efforts following the recent earthquake in Cebu, with only one power plant in the Visayas still on forced outage as of 2 p.m. Thursday, affecting 169 MW of capacity.
ACMobility, the mobility solutions arm Ayala Corp., and Honda Cars Philippines, Inc. (HCPI) announced the upcoming transition of their dealer operations, effective January 1 next year.
Bounty Fresh Group Holdings Inc. announced plans to add approximately 300 new Chooks To Go rotisserie stalls and restaurants nationwide by the end of 2025, bringing its total store count to around 2,000.
The Palawan Electric Cooperative (Paleco) and Vivant Energy Corp., through its subsidiary Delta P Inc., have started implementing a 40-megawatt (MW) power supply agreement in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan.
SM Investments Corp. underscored its commitment to practical and scalable sustainability efforts during The Dirty Work of Doing Good, a conference hosted by the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines.
Malayan Insurance Co. has credited its strong affiliation with the Yuchengco Group of Companies (YGC), advanced analytics, and robust underwriting practices for its continued top-tier performance the past two years.