Semirara Mining and Power Corp. has gone to court to block what it described as repeated attempts by the Department of Energy to compel the disclosure of proprietary mining information that could be shared with prospective bidders for the Semirara coal mine.
The Department of Energy (DOE) is reframing the Philippines’ energy transition, shifting the focus away from sheer capacity expansion toward smarter, higher-impact renewable energy...
Motorists will soon have a clearer way to compare the fuel efficiency of vehicles across brands as the government prepares to fully enforce a mandatory fuel economy labeling program aimed at standardizing vehicle performance information, according to the Department of Energy (DOE).
The Department of Energy (DOE) is moving to cut red tape for electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, pushing for a joint memorandum circular with key government agencies to dramatically shorten permitting timelines as EV adoption gains momentum nationwide.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered an urgent restoration of key transmission lines after recent power disruptions hit multiple areas across Luzon.
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and Davao-based Abante Agri-Products Philippines Inc. have shipped 32,000 fresh young coconuts (buko) to Monrovia, Liberia, marking a milestone that could unlock new West African export opportunities for Philippine agriculture.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has completed three community water supply systems in Barangay Datal Anggas, providing over 1,000 households across three sitios with direct access to clean, potable water.
Citi expects 2026 to mark a record year for investment banking across Southeast Asia, as accelerating mergers and acquisitions (M&A), artificial intelligence-related financing and capital-market fundraising drive deal activity, with the Philippines among markets accessing international debt investors.
Ten public health and tobacco control organizations have urged the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to strengthen enforcement of restrictions on nicotine product promotions, alleging repeated violations involving IQOS and ZYN sponsorships of entertainment and cultural events.