Energy & Mining
SGEN switches to renewable energy for schools
The Southville Global Education Network (SGEN), a group of schools from early childhood to postgraduate level, has shifted to renewable energy for its power needs through a partnership with First Gen, the country’s largest renewable energy provider.
inDrive launches fuel aid, incentives for drivers amid rising costs
Ride-hailing platform inDrive has introduced a ₱2.7 million fuel voucher program to help its active drivers cope with rising fuel prices and operating costs.
Mobile substation powers MEZ upgrade
Mactan Electric Co., Inc. (MECO) has energized a 3–20 MVA, 13.8-kilovolt mobile substation at the Mactan Economic Zone, boosting reliability and marking a key step in the zone’s green infrastructure push.
PCA rejects full suspension of biodiesel blend amid Middle East conflict
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) says it does not support proposals to fully suspend the country’s biodiesel blending program, despite rising global fuel prices linked to the Middle East conflict.
MORE Power to expand AI use in power distribution system
MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) is expanding the use of artificial intelligence in its power distribution system as part of a broader push to modernize its services and meet rising demand in Iloilo City.
