The Palawan Group of Companies capped its 40th anniversary year in 2025 with a record-breaking sweep of local and international awards, underscoring how a once-traditional pawnshop operator has evolved into a central player in the Philippines’ push for inclusive finance.
At least nine power generation firms have signalled their interest in joining the competitive selection process to supply 600 megawatts of baseload power to the Manila Electric Company.
The Department of Energy announced Tuesday that the suspension of the fifth Green Energy Auction Program will end in September, with the actual bidding for up to 3,300 megawatts of offshore wind capacity targeted for December 1, 2026.
The Department of Energy (DOE) says it will hold a series of meetings with other government bodies to carry out President Marcos’ order to scrap systems loss charges and their corresponding value added tax, a move meant to bring down electricity costs for all consumers.
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has formally launched its G-HEALTH initiative, signing its first agreement with Maxicare Healthcare Corporation to support President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s goal of improving healthcare benefits for state employees.