DOE to cut 100 signatures needed for power projects

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/30/2016

Streamlining of application processes seen to bring in more investments More energy projects are expected in the country when the Department of Energy (DOE) implements its plan to lessen the the 100 signatures needed for a power…

Inayawan Landfill CA urges parties to settle amicably

Izobelle T. Pulgo 10/12/2016

No Temporary Environmental Protection Order (TEPO) was issued during yesterday’s summary hearing for the application of a TEPO in connection with the Writ of Kalikasan which the Court of Appeals issued for the Inayawan Landfill. Instead, the…

Energy dilemma

08/02/2016

It was only a matter of time before President Rodrigo Duterte renounced the country’s signing of the Paris accord that required countries from all over the world to reduce carbon emissions substantially over the next few years.…

Two Iloilo coal-fired plants to boost power in Visayas

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/27/2016

New power plants can add at least 200 MW to Visayas grid when completed Two coal-fired power plants set to operate within the year are seen to boost the capacity of the Visayas Grid and offset supply…

Energy supply plan sought

Victor Anthony V. Silva 07/27/2016

THE country’s energy sector should be able to keep up with the power requirements of industries and households alike as the economy grows further, stakeholders at an energy summit were told Wednesday. Sheryl delos Santos, Global Business…

KIDS AT RISK

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 04/24/2016

Priests worried that only a wall separates  kids with special needs from proposed Ludo coal plant On most afternoons, more than 30 children with special ailments and special needs take their nap inside cribs at the Little…

Visayas now under yellow alert for May 9 polls

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 04/15/2016

THE Visayas is now placed under yellow alert as preparation for the May 9 elections by the Department of Energy (DOE). Yellow alert means the Visayas grid already has limited reserves. Energy Secretary Zenaida Monsada said they…

Enough power to connect to radio

Michelle Joy L. Padayhag 03/26/2016

A SOLAR panel, the size of the lid of a shoe box, supplies power to the Ofqueria family enough to enable them to listen to their favorite radio dramas in the morning. At night, generator sets provide…

Aboitiz Group reports profit decline

Marites Villamor Ilano 03/09/2016

Power still biggest contributor; real estate arm sets P4.6 billion capital expenditure Despite a higher profit in the fourth quarter of 2015, Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Inc. (AEV) reported a 4-percent decline in its consolidated net income last…

Solar power use

Editorial 03/03/2016

Provincial Board (PB) Member Joven Mondigo’s suggestion that solar plants be set up in Bantayan Island to resolve its power problems may be a long term solution but the cost of setting it up will take both…

APEC energy ministers set to award low-carbon model town

Brad Reddersen, Marites Villamor Ilano 10/11/2015

THE Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Energy Working Group will announce tomorrow the winner of a technical assistance package under its Low-Carbon Model Town (LCMT) Project. Mandaue City is one of three nominees for the award. The other…

Philippines slowing down on coal projects, targets more renewables

Marites Villamor Ilano 10/11/2015

The Philippines is slowing down on approving coal-fired power plant projects and pushing the development of renewable sources to achieve a balanced energy mix by 2030. Energy Undersecretary Loreta G. Ayson said the target is to have…

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