DOE breaks ground on 99 MW solar project in South Cotabato
The Department of Energy (DOE) on Thursday led the groundbreaking ceremony for the 99-megawatt Tantangan Solar Project in South Cotabato, a major step toward boosting the country's renewable energy capacity.
CREC targets completion of 125-MW solar plant by year-end
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) is poised to complete the first phase of its 125-megawatt (MW) solar project in Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan by the end of 2025, reinforcing its aggressive five-year renewable energy expansion strategy.
DA stands by cheap rice program for farmers despite criticism
The Department of Agriculture (DA) reaffirmed its commitment to the ₱20 per kilogram rice program for smallholder farmers, pushing forward with its nationwide expansion despite criticism that it is a stop-gap, short-term measure.
Meralco unit pushes 1,200-MW coal project in Quezon
Meralco PowerGen Corp. (MGen), the power generation arm of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco), is moving forward with its 1,200-megawatt coal-fired power plant project in Atimonan, Quezon Province, assuring local officials of its economic, employment, and energy security benefits.
PhilMech, Korean partners plan agri equipment hub via ODA loan
The Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization (PhilMech) is collaborating with South Korean entities to establish a local agricultural equipment manufacturing facility, in a move consistent with helping boost the country’s mechanization efforts.
