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

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

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

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

BOI-DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic Freeport

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – In an effort to promote renewable energy to locators in this free port, the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) co-organized and welcomed the “Make REshift Happen” roadshow organized by the Board of Investments (BOI) of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). The event held at the Subic Grand Harbour Hotel here on… Read More BOI-DTI brings energy efficiency roadshow to Subic Freeport

SM Prime widens landscape in renewable energy

AS part of its net-zero commitment by 2040, one of Asia’s leading real estate and property developers, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), partnered with global integrated energy company TotalEnergies for the installation of a 2 Megawatt-peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System Rooftop project in Pasay City. The partnership venture aligns with SM Prime’s efforts… Read More SM Prime widens landscape in renewable energy

SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) reaped ₱2.96-million savings from using solar power energy from January to December of 2023. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño attributes these savings to the solar power system (SPS) project that the agency has undertaken as early as 2017. “We are grateful… Read More SBMA reaps ₱2.96-M savings from SPS project in 2023

Singapore firm kicks off 75-MW solar project in Zambales

Power Philippines News | December 29, 2023 INTENDING to provide Asia with 100% renewable energy, Singapore-based renewable energy developer Gurīn Energy Pte Ltd. is kicking off the construction of the 75-megawatt (MW) Palauig solar project in Zambales.  The $60-million project, expected to be completed by the third quarter of 2024, reached its financial close. The… Read More Singapore firm kicks off 75-MW solar project in Zambales