Energy & Mining
EcoSolar’s 22.5MW Capiz battery storage facility starts testing, to boost Visayas power supply
Yuchengco-led EcoSolar Energy Corp. (ESEC) announced that its 22.5 megawatt / 45 megawatt-hour Panitan Energy Storage Project in Capiz began testing and commissioning as a generation facility last week.
Apex Mining net income rises 40% to ₱7.61 billion in first nine months
Apex Mining Co. Inc. reported a 40 percent rise in its consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026, reaching ₱7.61 billion from the ₱5.45 billion posted in the same period last year, the company announced Tuesday.
Meralco ensures steady power supply for 49th ASEAN Summit
Manila Electric Company (Meralco), led by Manuel V. Pangilinan, has put in place full preparations to guarantee reliable electricity service as the Philippines hosts the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits. The power distributor has placed crews and personnel on round-the-clock standby across its entire franchise area to address any service issues that may arise during the high-level gathering.
OceanaGold tests wireless blasting technology at Didipio mine
OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. has become the first mining operation in the Philippines to test a wireless blasting system underground, adopting technology designed to reduce workers’ exposure to hazardous areas while improving mining efficiency.
Philippines pitches $1.5B in ASEAN investment-ready projects
The Philippines presented seven investment-ready projects with a combined estimated value of USD1.5 billion to regional investors, seeking financing for ventures supporting ASEAN’s energy transition and industrial development.
