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Philippines weighs looser fuel rules

Facing volatile oil prices and rising energy security risks, the Philippine government is considering a temporary loosening of fuel standards to widen supply sources and ease costs.

Semirara Mining faces crucial coal contract test

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) is projecting confidence as it braces for a high-stakes government auction that will determine who operates the country’s largest coal mine beyond 2027.

VinFast charges ahead by fixing EV barriers

Range anxiety and steep upfront costs remain the biggest speed bumps to electric vehicle (EV) adoption among Philippine businesses, industry leaders said at the first B2B EV symposium hosted by VinFast Philippines last Friday, February 13, in Parañaque.

PCC warns on auctions as DOE tweaks

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has flagged competition risks in the design of earlier Green Energy Auction Program (GEAP) rounds, prompting the Department of Energy (DOE) to fine-tune its bidding framework as the government pushes to scale up renewable energy capacity.

Alternergy secures GEA awards, fast-tracks expansion

Renewable power pioneer Alternergy Holdings Corp. has cleared a major regulatory hurdle after receiving all five Certificates of Award from the Department of Energy for the projects it won under the Green Energy Auction 4 program.

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Eala trades clay dust for grass glory

If clay courts are a slow-burn chess match, grass is a drag race—and Alex Eala arrived at the starting line with her foot firmly on the accelerator.

MGB: PH mining up 28.6% in 1Q, bright 2026 outlook seen

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) forecasts a favorable 2026 for the mining sector, driven by strong global demand for energy transition minerals and steady commodity prices.

Discovery Capital secures loan to widen reach, boost financial inclusion

Discovery Capital Finance Corp. has secured a credit facility with Union Bank of the Philippines, part of the Aboitiz group, to speed up its expansion across the country.

EastWest Bank expands priority banking for affluent clients amid strong growth

East West Banking Corp. is set to grow its priority banking network and services, following a 40 percent rise in assets under management to P120 billion last year. CEO Jerry G. Ngo announced the bank will increase priority banking branches nationwide from 13 to 20 in the coming years.

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