Energy & Mining
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.
Malampaya gas return cuts power costs
The return of indigenous Malampaya natural gas to the 1,200-megawatt Ilijan Power Plant in Batangas is expected to slash electricity generation charges by about 36 centavos per kilowatt-hour, offering much-needed relief to consumers while cutting foreign fuel dependence.
Oakridge Realty expands clean energy partnership with First Gen for two Cebu solar projects
Cebu-based property developer Oakridge Realty Development Corporation (ORDC) has broadened its partnership with the First Gen Group through a new agreement covering rooftop solar installations at its Mantlewood Town Center and the final rollout of solar facilities at Oakridge Business Park. Officials from both firms signed the deal on September 23.
