Senior Citizens Party-list Rep. Rodolfo Ordanes has expressed support for efforts in the Senate to review taxes embedded in electricity bills, saying these charges have become a burden on Filipino consumers, particularly senior citizens and low-income households.
PXP Energy Corporation reported a wider net loss in the first quarter of 2026, as higher financing costs and lower oil prices weighed on its earnings.
Think tank group Stratbase Institute lauded the enhancement of relations between the Philippines and Japan under the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC).
FRENCH ENERGY FIRM TotalEnergies and local renewable energy developer Nextnorth said they have reached financial close for a $300-million (P18.44-billion) solar project in Isabela.
Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN) is scaling up its diversified generation portfolio, positioning itself around a combined renewable, storage, natural gas, and thermal strategy as the Philippines reassesses its long-term energy mix amid global fuel volatility and rising demand.
The Diocese of Calapan has awarded solarization contracts to seven parishes, marking a concrete step in Mindoro’s transition toward renewable energy as stakeholders convened for the island’s first dedicated investment summit.
The National Power Corporation (NPC) has deployed 243 solar home systems (SHS) to remote island communities in Sitangkai, Tawi-Tawi, bringing electricity to households in areas without reliable power access.
The government is moving to secure diesel supply for off-grid power plants as rising global fuel prices strain operations in missionary areas, with the Department of Energy (DOE) directing state-run Philippine National Oil Co. (PNOC) to supply fuel to the Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG) of the National Power Corp. (NPC).
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) energy ministers have warned that escalating tensions in the Middle East could disrupt not only crude oil flows but also refined fuel and fertilizer supply chains, raising broader risks for inflation and economic activity across the region.
The National Electrification Administration (NEA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on April 29 to support the rollout of the “Konektadong Pinoy” initiative aimed at expanding internet connectivity in underserved areas.