Energy & Mining
Meralco restores power to most Habagat-affected customers
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has restored electricity to nearly all customers affected by service interruptions caused by the enhanced southwest monsoon or Habagat, following around-the-clock efforts by its crews and field personnel.
Shell Pilipinas sees stronger second half ahead
Shell Pilipinas Corp. expects a stronger second half of 2026 as fuel demand recovers, commercial businesses remain resilient, and market volatility eases, even as competition in the Philippine fuel market intensifies.
ACEN sells 49% stake in India wind project
ACEN Corp. is bringing in a new partner for an Indian wind project as the Ayala-led renewable energy company continues expanding its footprint in one of Asia’s fastest-growing clean energy markets.
Zamcelco hailed as model for cutting system losses
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) has cited the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) as a successful model for reducing system losses, urging other power cooperatives to follow its example.
Middle East volatility triggers local fuel price hikes after two weeks of rollbacks
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed on Monday that fuel prices will rise across the board this week, ending two consecutive weeks of reductions, as global oil markets remain volatile amid developments in the Middle East.
