Energy & Mining
Nuclear energy back in spotlight amid power shortages
Recurring power shortages and widespread alerts have reignited discussions on nuclear energy as a viable solution, even as neighboring countries ramp up their own nuclear and power generation programs.
SMPC pushes for fair, capability-based bidding rules for coal sites
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is calling on the Department of Energy to ensure fair process in updated bidding rules for pre-identified coal areas, stressing bidders must be pre-qualified on technical skill, experience, and financial strength.
Oil tax relief triggered again as crude surges
The government has triggered its new fuel-tax relief mechanism for the second time in five months, as elevated global oil prices again push crude above the statutory threshold for temporary tax cuts.
Aboitiz Renewables named ASEAN’s top clean energy producer
Aboitiz Renewables Inc., the clean energy arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., has been voted Independent Power Producer of the Year at the Enlit Asia Power & Energy Awards 2026.
Fuel cost drops after weeks of steep hikes
Fuel prices will finally go down this week following three consecutive weeks of sharp increases, a top industry official confirmed Sunday.
