Energy & Mining

The Philippines is stepping into the global spotlight as a key player in critical minerals, drawing international attention for its pivotal role in securing resilient nickel supply chains. Rising demand from clean energy and technology industries has amplified the nation’s strategic importance.

The Visayas grid was placed under yellow alert from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday due to low power reserves caused by several plant outages.

Malacañang on Monday signaled that the proposed UPLIFT Bill is being considered a key economic relief measure under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration, aiming to bolster social protection programs amid rising fuel prices and global uncertainties.

MORE Electric and Power Corporation (MORE Power) has unveiled Iloilo City’s first fully unmanned 30MVA substation, marking a major leap toward a digitized “smart” grid.

DMCI Mining Corp., a leading Philippine nickel producer operating through Zambales Diversified Metals Corp. (ZDMC) and Berong Nickel Corp., welcomed the recent surge in nickel prices, but company leadership emphasized that market performance is not driving its expansion plans.