Energy & Mining
DOE halts bidding of key coal areas; new regulatory framework planned
The Department of Energy (DOE) has terminated the bidding process for pre-determined coal resource blocks under the 2026 Philippine Conventional Energy Contracting Program (PCECP), to make way for a stronger, fairer evaluation system aligned with national interests.
Taiwan firms target PH energy, healthcare, farm gaps
Taiwanese companies are looking to expand in the Philippines by targeting gaps in energy, healthcare, agriculture, and digital infrastructure, with 125 firms showcasing technologies at Taiwan Expo 2026 in Manila.
Electric cooperatives demand energy reforms as Visayas power grid struggles
Persistent power alerts in the Visayas have prompted the Philippine Rural Electric Cooperatives Association Inc. (PHILRECA) to call for major government-led structural reforms in the energy sector.
Filinvest opens energy-efficient tech to external clients
Filinvest Group has rolled out two key energy efficiency initiatives: an EV charging station at Festival Mall in Muntinlupa City, and broader availability of its high-efficiency district cooling systems for companies outside its portfolio.
DOE maps out power boost for Panay and Visayas
The Department of Energy (DOE) is advancing new generation assets and a key transmission link to secure Panay Island’s power supply and support Western Visayas’ growth.
