ACEN swaps debt for ENEX equity
ACEN Corp. is tightening its grip on subsidiary ENEX Energy Corp., converting P75 million worth of receivables into equity in the listed oil and gas explorer.
Sun-powered still turns salty water sweet
Access to clean water is a luxury for many rural and off-grid communities in the Philippines, despite the country being surrounded by seas and blessed with freshwater sources.
DOE sets strict rules for power sector compliance
The Department of Energy (DOE) has released a new circular, DC2026-02-0006, setting rules to hold power sector participants accountable and ensure a reliable, secure, and affordable electricity supply.
BFAR pushes strict enforcement to save fisheries sector
The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) has called for stricter and more consistent enforcement of fishing regulations to protect the country’s fisheries and ensure long-term sustainability of the industry.
DENR orders halt of landfill after massive waste erosion
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), through its Environmental Management Bureau (EMB), has issued a cease-and-desist order (CDO) against Green Leap Solid Waste Management Inc. over a trash slide at its sanitary landfill in Rodriguez, Rizal.
