Energy & Mining
Aboitiz, DOE, NPC join forces for nuclear site studies
The Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed having signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Aboitiz Power Corp. and the National Power Corp. (NPC) to conduct comprehensive studies on potential nuclear power plant sites across the Philippines, including the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).
Public scooping set for Surigao coal mining project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public scoping on June 2, 2026, for a proposed coal mining project in Lingig, Surigao del Sur.
SteelAsia hires returning OFWs for mill expansion
Steel manufacturing giant SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has hired 106 repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across its four mills as it ramps up plans to expand domestic steel production.
Primelectric cuts rates across Visayas power markets
Primelectric Holdings Inc. is banking on cheaper power supply deals and market efficiencies to deliver the lowest electricity rates in the Visayas amid volatile global fuel prices.
Slower public sector spending drags cement industry outlook
The Philippine cement industry is expected to post flat to slightly lower growth this year as slower government infrastructure spending continues to weigh on demand, according to the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP).
