Energy & Mining
Diesel seen jumping over peso per liter this week
Fuel prices are set to rise again this week, adding pressure on businesses and households already coping with steady increases since the start of the year.
MPower expands retail aggregation deal with Mr. Freeze
MPower, the retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Company (Meralco), has expanded its partnership with Mr. Freeze Tube Ice Inc. by enrolling four more ice plants under the Retail Aggregation Program (RAP).
Eastern Communications shifts to geothermal power with First Gen
Eastern Communications Philippines, Inc. has signed a power supply agreement with First Gen Corporation to run its headquarters and technical operations centers on renewable energy.
TOP Fires Up Northern Cebu
Top Line Business Development Corp. has completed the renovation and rebranding of the first cluster of stations from its acquired fuel retail network, rolling out eight sites in Northern Cebu under its Light Fuels Express banner.
DOE opens 18 coal blocks to private bidders
The Department of Energy (DOE) will open at least 18 coal blocks across the country to private investors as part of a competitive bidding round set to begin on February 27, 2026.
