The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) and the Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) have signed a memorandum of agreement to explore the use of hybrid solar and wind energy systems for sustainable power in underserved and unserved areas across the Philippines.
Oriental Peninsula Resources Group Inc., which trades on the stock exchange under the symbol ORE, said Tuesday one of its affiliate, Oriental Energy & Power Generation Corp., has signed an agreement with Japan’s Marubeni Corp. for the development of renewable energy sources in the Philippines.
SP New Energy Corp., a listed renewable energy company, is committed to complete its stock rights offering that will raise P2.82 billion in fresh equity to pursue various green energy projects and facilitate its proposed share-for-asset swap with Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings Inc.
The clean energy company said that if found feasible, the project will start construction in 2025 and should be operational before 2030. The project is a large-scale, long duration renewable energy storage facility meant to support several nearby wind and solar assets.
The Department of Energy (DOE) has signed an agreement with Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp. (PSPC) and Shell Energy Philippines, Inc. (SEPH) for the conduct of a pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging station inquiry run by renewable energy (RE) sources such as solar.
Makro Philippines is accelerating its Luzon expansion after securing four strategic sites from Ayala Land Inc., giving the wholesale retailer access to major growth corridors in Metro Manila and Southern Luzon.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. clarified that sugar importation is not administration policy but a temporary tool to stabilize prices and supply, as the government prioritizes technology and innovation to build a stronger, self-reliant domestic sugar industry.
Japan-based Rating and Investment Information, Inc. (R&I) has affirmed the Philippines’ A- investment-grade credit rating with a stable outlook, citing resilient economic fundamentals, improving fiscal conditions, and manageable external risks.
San Miguel Corp. has elected former Transportation Secretary and Philippine Airlines president Jaime J. Bautista as an independent director, adding a veteran of the aviation, finance, and government sectors to the conglomerate’s board.