Energy & Mining
Fuel prices drop: diesel, kerosene down over ₱3 per liter — relief for businesses, households
Major local fuel firms will roll back prices starting Tuesday, September 1, with diesel and kerosene falling by more than ₱3 per liter after two consecutive weeks of increases.
12+ geothermal projects up for ₱10-B de-risking fund
The Department of Energy (DOE) has confirmed more than 12 proposed geothermal projects are set to benefit from the Philippine Geothermal Resource De-Risking Facility (PGRDF), a ₱10.07-billion program designed to clear key barriers to renewable energy investment.
Meralco nearly completes power restoration after Habagat outages
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by service interruptions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon, or Habagat, across its franchise area.
DOE to release coal transition plan: balancing climate goals and energy security
The Department of Energy (DOE) is set to release a formal coal transition plan, a key policy step that aligns the country’s climate commitments and renewable energy targets while securing stable power supply amid ongoing challenges in the coal sector.
Meralco restores power as Habagat floods disrupt service
Crews of Manila Electric Co., or Meralco, are working round-the-clock to restore electricity in areas hit by heavy rains and flooding from the enhanced southwest monsoon, with around 49,000 customers still experiencing service interruptions as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
