Energy & Mining
Iloilo power firm launches first underground cable connection
MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power) has successfully connected its underground distribution system (UDS), marking a significant milestone in the company’s initiative to modernize Iloilo City’s power infrastructure.
DOE encourages manufacturers to embrace renewable energy
The Department of Energy (DOE) expressed optimism about increased adoption of renewable energy (RE) among manufacturing firms after a recent collaboration between MINERGY Renewable Ventures Inc. (MRVI) and Nestlé Philippines.
Bohol solar farm connects to national grid
Petro Energy Resources Corp. (PERC) subsidiary Petro Green Energy Corp. (PGEC) on Monday announced that its 27- megawatt (MW) Dagohoy Solar Power Project (DSPP) has been successfully linked to the Bohol grid as of last Saturday.
Fuel prices rise following brief rollback
The various fuel retailers on Monday raised the price of petroleum products following last week's rollback. Seaoil and Caltex increased the cost of gasoline by P0.20 per liter, while both diesel and kerosene prices rose by P0.50. Jetti also adjusted its gasoline prices upward by P0.20 per liter and diesel by P0.50.
1,955 barangays at risk from TS Leon, MGB says
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has identified 1,955 barangays across the Philippines as vulnerable to landslides and flooding due to the projected impact of Tropical Storm Leon, entering the country this week.
