Energy & Mining
ERC: PH renewable energy targets at risk, but reforms boost progress
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said the Philippines may struggle to meet its renewable energy (RE) goals at the current development pace, though recent regulatory changes have already improved conditions.
Business groups back probe into Sanjia Steel
Leading business organizations have thrown their support behind the government's investigation of Philippine Sanjia Steel Corp., saying the case raises broader questions about regulatory oversight, industrial safety, and national security that could have implications for investor confidence and governance standards.
Study: Renewable energy waste in PH could hit up to 117 million tons by 2075 without proper rules
A new analysis by Responsible Energy Initiative (REI) Philippines shows that without clear management guidelines, waste from solar panels, wind turbines and battery storage systems is projected to reach 86 to 117 million tons in cumulative volume by 2075. Peak annual waste could reach between 3.3 and 5.8 million tons during this period.
Meralco solar unit forms joint venture with Japanese firms for PH renewable energy projects
Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) solar subsidiary MSpectrum Inc. has entered into a partnership with Japan’s Tokyo Century Corp. (TC) and JFE Engineering Corp. (JFEE) to develop solar energy projects across the Philippines.
Gold price rally boosts Philippine mineral wealth
A surge in gold valuations lifted the estimated worth of the Philippines’ mineral reserves in 2025, highlighting how global commodity prices increasingly shape the economic value of the country’s resource base even as reserve volumes and production trends remain mixed.
