MANILA, Philippines — New coal-fired power plants in the Philippines would remain challenging to build even if the government lifts the existing moratorium, according to the Ayala Group’s ACEN Corp.

TACLOBAN CITY (PIA) — Amid global economic uncertainties, the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development in Region VIII (DEPDev VIII) is optimistic about a surge of renewable energy investments poised to transform the region’s economic landscape.

MANILA — As the country continues to face a national energy emergency, Filipino households are grappling with higher electricity bills in the city.

The Department of Energy (DOE) reported Saturday that five renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 128.9 MW were now operational, citing these as early gains towards boosting the country’s green energy portfolio within April 2026.

Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has moved to address circulating social media claims alleging “additional” charges in electricity bills, stressing that these costs are government-mandated pass-through items and not revenues for the utility.

More than 70 civil society organizations from over 20 countries are calling on major global insurers and reinsurers to stop underwriting fossil fuel projects and gas expansion in Southeast Asia’s Coral Triangle, warning of escalating risks to one of the world’s most biodiverse marine ecosystems.

Frontier Tower Associates Philippines Inc. has assumed ownership and management of power systems across more than 700 telecommunications sites where Globe Telecom is a tenant.

SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) has increased its renewable energy generation to 1.72 terawatt-hours (TWh) in 2025, alongside stronger operational performance across its hydro portfolio, as it continued expanding sustainability initiatives spanning energy, environment, and communities.

Department of Energy Undersecretary and ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Energy chair Felix William Fuentebella convened an ad hoc preparatory meeting and consultative session with dialogue partners ahead of a special ministerial meeting on regional energy security.

San Miguel Global Power Holdings Corp., the energy unit led by billionaire Ramon Ang, has deployed ₱4.5 billion from its latest bond proceeds to accelerate the rollout of renewable energy projects in country.