LEGAZPI CITY, Albay (PIA) — The provincial government of Ilocos Sur has rolled out energy conservation and financial assistance initiatives to help communities cope with rising fuel costs and economic uncertainty linked to global conflicts.

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) and the Philippine Independent Power Producers Association (PIPPA) discussed measures on how to mitigate potential risks affecting the power sector amid rising global fuel prices.

The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed allowing limited imports of biofuels to help lower gasoline pump prices amid rising global oil costs.

MANILA, Philippines — Amid speculation over higher royalty demands, the government will maintain its current share of proceeds under the new coal contract on Semirara Island in Antique, a senior energy official said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) has exempted renewable energy and government socialized housing projects from the farmlands conversion moratorium it issued in January, which will be in effect until June this year.

Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) reported a 33% drop in net income to PHP 13.1 billion in 2025, down from PHP 19.6 billion in 2024, attributed to lower coal and electricity prices, reduced shipments, and higher production costs.

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) warned that the effect of escalating tensions in the Middle East highlights the Philippine’s large vulnerability to global price shocks and urges the government to speed up the renewable energy shift.

The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) will soon launch a loan program allowing government workers to borrow up to P500,000 to install solar panel systems in their homes.

First Gen Group has begun construction of a 54-megawatt solar power project in Tanauan City, Batangas, marking the company’s entry into utility-scale solar generation as it expands its renewable energy portfolio.

CEBU CITY—The Department of Energy (DOE) Visayas Field Office assured the public that Cebu’s oil supply remains above the government’s required inventory, even as authorities intensify monitoring of gasoline stations through random inspections and a newly launched digital complaints platform.