Energy & Mining
Nickel Asia secures right to operate two Zambales nickel sites
Nickel Asia Corporation (NAC) on Wednesday said that its subsidiary Samar Nickel Mining Resources has signed an operating agreement with San Juanico Resources Corp. The deal gives Samar Nickel the right to manage mineral claims covering roughly 3,432 hectares in Candelaria and Sta. Cruz, Zambales, under MPSA No. 265-2008-III. It remains subject to approval by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
PCC, IEMOP forge pact to tighten power market oversight
The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) and the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines Inc. (IEMOP) have signed an agreement to strengthen oversight of the country's electricity sector through the regular sharing of market data and intelligence.
Petron’s Bataan terminal expansion set for public scoping
The DENR-EMB will hold a public scoping on June 17, 2026, for Petron’s proposed expansion of its fuel terminal in Limay, Bataan.
Power restoration underway; agri damage still reported after Sarangani quake
Efforts to restore power and assess the impact on farming continue following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Sarangani and nearby areas on Monday, according to the Department of Energy (DOE) and Department of Agriculture (DA).
Gov’t managing power restoration after Mindanao quake
Following the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Southern Mindanao and nearby areas Monday, the Department of Energy (DOE) confirmed it is leading coordinated efforts to restore power supply safely and quickly.
