A private consortium is ramping up rural electrification with a P2.1-billion investment to deploy one of the Philippines’ largest portfolios of off-grid microgrids, targeting underserved island communities.
Alternergy Holdings Corp. said the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has approved the application of Alternergy Tanay Wind Corp. (ATWC) to integrate its 128-megaWatt Tanay...
Synergy Grid & Development Phils. Inc., the controlling stakeholder in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), announced that independent director Atty. Francis Saturnino C. Juan has stepped down from its board following his appointment as the new Chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC).
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has adopted the Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy and Manual to create a more efficient and accessible framework for resolving disputes in the energy sector. This development, formalized through Resolution No. 5, Series of 2025, will enable consumers and regulated entities to resolve conflicts through non-judicial methods such as negotiation, mediation, and arbitration, ensuring a faster, cost-effective, and impartial resolution process.
Manila Water has released its July desludging schedule, encouraging qualified customers to take part in this regular maintenance to keep septic systems safe and reliable. Desludging clears accumulated sludge from septic tanks to prevent blockages, foul odors, and overflows, while also helping households avoid costly repairs and supporting proper wastewater treatment and environmental protection.
Digital borrowing is becoming a regular part of household money management in the Philippines, with more Filipinos turning to mobile lending apps not just for emergencies but also to cover everyday expenses and short-term cash needs, according to a new industry study.
South Asialink Finance Corp. (SAFC) has named Maricel D. Dejongoy as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, betting on an experienced insider to lead the lender's next phase of growth and deepen its financial inclusion efforts.
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) has registered Hann Philippines Inc. as a Tourism Ecozone Domestic Market Enterprise, clearing the way for the continued development of its multibillion-peso Hann Reserve project in New Clark City.