Energy & Mining
Public scooping set for Surigao coal mining project
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) will hold a public scoping on June 2, 2026, for a proposed coal mining project in Lingig, Surigao del Sur.
SteelAsia hires returning OFWs for mill expansion
Steel manufacturing giant SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. has hired 106 repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) across its four mills as it ramps up plans to expand domestic steel production.
Primelectric cuts rates across Visayas power markets
Primelectric Holdings Inc. is banking on cheaper power supply deals and market efficiencies to deliver the lowest electricity rates in the Visayas amid volatile global fuel prices.
Slower public sector spending drags cement industry outlook
The Philippine cement industry is expected to post flat to slightly lower growth this year as slower government infrastructure spending continues to weigh on demand, according to the Cement Manufacturers Association of the Philippines (CeMAP).
ERC proposes key reforms to address PH power sector challenges
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is pushing for critical updates to Philippine power market rules and systems, aiming to fix current gaps and adapt to modern energy needs. The proposed changes carry major policy weight, as they seek to make power supply more reliable, affordable, and responsive to changing conditions.
