Energy & Mining
Gov’t eyes standby diesel purchase via PNOC amid supply concerns
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the government is considering buying additional diesel fuel through the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) to build standby reserves in case of supply disruptions.
Philippines courts South Korea for strategic minerals alliance
A new push from the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines signals Manila’s growing urgency to turn mineral wealth into geopolitical leverage.
Power giant Meralco braces for oil shock
Manila Electric Co. chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said the country’s largest power distributor is reviewing its fuel mix as tensions in the Middle East threaten to push electricity costs higher.
DLSU Laguna plugs into renewable power
De La Salle University has shifted its Laguna campus to 100 percent renewable energy, signing a supply deal with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions, the retail electricity arm of the Ayala group.
Top Line posts record 2025 on retail push
Listed fuel distributor and retailer Top Line Business Development Corp. (TOP) delivered record financial results in 2025, underscoring the gains from its vertically integrated model and aggressive retail push.
