Energy & Mining
Meralco steps up wire clearing in Antipolo ahead of Holy Week
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has intensified its wire-clearing operations near Antipolo Cathedral in preparation for Holy Week.
SP New Energy seeks rebrand, ticker change to MGENR
SP New Energy Corporation said it is moving forward with a corporate rebranding that will see it adopt the name “MGEN Renewables Inc.” and change its stock symbol to MGENR, replacing its current ticker SPNEC.
Alsons revenues climb as power demand strengthens
Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR) posted strong revenue growth last year, buoyed by rising electricity demand, expanded retail supply operations, and the contribution of a new power plant, even as earnings were weighed down by asset impairments.
Vivant earnings grow on energy, water expansion
Vivant Corp. posted double-digit earnings growth last year on the back of strong power generation and early gains from its expanding water business, even as softer energy volumes and higher costs tempered momentum.
Nickel sector seeks incentives, zones for competitiveness
Industry leaders are pressing the government to roll out stronger fiscal incentives and establish dedicated industrial zones to accelerate the Philippines’ shift into value-added nickel processing and close the gap with regional competitors.
