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Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

THE Philippines is at a turning point in its energy journey. Across the country, households are feeling the pressure of rising electricity demand with more appliances, more electronic transactions and more digital life. At the same time, communities are also living with the realities of climate change: stronger typhoons, longer heat waves, and greater strain… Read More Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

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Olongapo officials reject Phase 2 of Aboitiz solar farm

By HENRY EMPEÑO | December 8, 2025 OLONGAPO CITY — Government officials and community leaders have expressed strong opposition to the proposal of Aboitiz-led AP Renewable Energy Corp. (APREC) to build and operate a second solar facility in this city, pointing out the potential harm to the environment and danger to surrounding communities. APREC, a… Read More Olongapo officials reject Phase 2 of Aboitiz solar farm

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Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference

THE geothermal arm of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), showcased its Overhauling Reduction Days Program, which aims to reduce maintenance time for its geothermal plants, as well as the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, in a conference recently held in Makati City. Engr. Rommel Austria, Senior Manager… Read More Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference

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Renewables now fully power Bataan Freeport

By HENRY EMPEÑO | October 6, 2025 MARIVELES, Bataan — A combination of solar and geothermal energy sources now delivers 100 percent clean energy to factories and businesses at the main zone of the Freeport Area of Bataan (FAB) here, reducing dependence on fossil-based grids while ensuring continuous operations for industrial production. The Authority of… Read More Renewables now fully power Bataan Freeport

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How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation continuously power a more sustainable future

FOR SM Prime, sustainability is not merely a statement, but a strategic imperative that is deeply embedded in the way the company operates. This is demonstrated in concrete outcomes that reflect the organization’s innovation and leadership when it comes to its environmental efforts, continuously delivering measurable progress in advancing sustainability across its developments. Anchored in… Read More How SM Prime’s environmental leadership and innovation continuously power a more sustainable future

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Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

QUEZON CITY — Chest-deep floods swamped Puerto Princesa City and the municipalities of Narra and Aborlan in Palawan yesterday, February 9, displacing more than 600 families during the heavy rains caused by the shear line—a catastrophe worsened by environmental degradation, caused by mining, coal plant development, and poor waterway management. The shear line is the… Read More Orgs call to stop mining, end coal plant ops in Palawan

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Mindoro town eyes 100% renewable energy by 2030

SABLAYAN, Mindoro Occidental — The municipality of Sablayan has made a declaration to transition its electric power source to clean, green renewables—an effort to help drive the tripling target of global renewables in 2030. On January 20, Sablayan Mayor Walter “Bong” Marquez, with an authorization from the Sablayan Municipal Council, entered into a memorandum of… Read More Mindoro town eyes 100% renewable energy by 2030

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La Union electric co-op power rate hike scored

QUEZON CITY — Groups filed a complaint at the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) on Wednesday, January 8, to seek the nullification of the almost hundred percent power rate increase imposed by the La Union Electric Company, Inc. (LUECO), which operates in the province of La Union. The groups were led by the San Juan Resort… Read More La Union electric co-op power rate hike scored

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Blueleaf Energy Philippines in advanced stage with potential construction partners

MANDALUYONG City, Philippines — Blueleaf Energy Philippines has announced significant progress in its construction preparations for NKS Solar One, bringing the country’s first utility-scale floating solar power project a step closer to execution. “The company is in advanced discussions with several Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors,” said Pradeep Gopalakrishnan, senior project manager at Blueleaf… Read More Blueleaf Energy Philippines in advanced stage with potential construction partners

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Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday stressed the need for a regulatory framework for nuclear energy as he pushed for a bill to establish the Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM). The proposed measure aims to enhance the safety, security, and peaceful utilization of nuclear energy in the country. Filed under Committee Report No. 429… Read More Cayetano pushes for creation of PhilATOM to regulate safe use of nuclear energy in PH

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