Philippine manufacturers facing rising fuel costs and global uncertainty are being presented with alternative energy supply options, as the private sector moves to cushion the impact of geopolitical tensions.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said the proposed price cap on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) should be decided by the Department of Energy (DOE), citing the latter’s regulatory jurisdiction over the sector.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) has energized its 69-megawatt peak (MWp) Citicore Solar Negros Occidental 2 facility, boosting capacity in the Visayas grid ahead of the anticipated summer demand surge.
Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) posted a 14 percent increase in net income to P1.15 billion in 2025, driven by lower financing costs, rising service revenues, and steady electricity sales, highlighting improved profitability as the company expands its renewable portfolio.