Energy & Mining

Mining executive Dante Bravo, a key figure in the Philippine Nickel Association and president of Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc., has expressed optimism for the country's nickel industry in 2025 despite current challenges.

First Gen Corporation, a prominent player in local power generation, has successfully renewed its renewable energy supply agreement with General Milling Corp. (GMC), an integrated food manufacturing company.

Renewable energy company Alternergy Holdings Corp. recently established land holding firm Triple Play Land Corp. (3PLCo) to centralize its land assets in various renewable energy (RE) projects, including wind, solar, and run-of-river hydro.

In a push for sustainability, First Gen Corporation has called on hotels in the Philippines to adopt renewable energy (RE) sources and energy efficiency practices to significantly reduce electricity costs and carbon footprints.

Two major renewable energy initiatives totaling P27.48 billion are set for development in Samar and Bulacan, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources.