Energy & Mining
ERC reforms seek to spur next investment wave
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is rolling out regulatory reforms aimed at unlocking fresh investments in the power sector, easing grid bottlenecks, and accelerating the Philippines' shift toward renewable energy as electricity demand continues to climb.
BOI fast-tracks permits for major wind investment project
The government is moving to clear regulatory bottlenecks for a proposed 300-megawatt wind farm in Nueva Ecija, signaling a stronger push to turn policy support for renewable energy into projects that break ground rather than stall in paperwork.
VinEnergo, SunAsia seal $1.5B Philippine solar venture
Vietnam's VinEnergo and Philippine renewable energy developer SunAsia Energy Inc. have forged a strategic partnership to develop three large-scale solar projects worth more than $1.5 billion in projected lifetime revenues, underscoring growing regional investment in the country's clean energy sector.
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.
