MANILA – The Philippine Atomic Energy Regulatory Authority (PhilATOM) Act is the government’s proof that the Philippines is firm on using nuclear energy to boost capacity, and is committed to doing this by complying with international standards, a Department of Energy (DOE) official said on Thursday.

The Philippines has expressed its firm commitment to advancing the ASEAN Power Grid (APG), a regional initiative envisioned to create a more connected, resilient and efficient energy system across Southeast Asia.

ACEN CORP., the listed energy platform of the Ayala group, has extended P900 million in fresh funds to its subsidiary developing a 553-megawatt (MW) wind farm in Quezon province.

THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said it will identify pending applications that it deems critical and subject them to expedited approval processes.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has forged three major partnerships with Japanese government and private sector entities to advance sustainable infrastructure, energy transition, and digital connectivity in its economic zones.

Trinasolar International Systems Business Unit (ISBU), the project development arm of China’s Trinosolar Co. Ltd., signed a 20-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with AdventEnergy Inc., the retail electricity supply arm of Aboitiz Power Corp., for the 49.9-megawatt alternating current (MWac) Mabini solar project in Pangasinan.

MANILA, Philippines — Argentina stands ready to provide critical expertise and technology to ensure the Philippines safely launches its first operational nuclear power plant, according to its embassy.

Manuel Pangilinan-led Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and its corporate social responsibility arm, One Meralco Foundation (OMF), recently brought electricity to 169 households across six barangays in Novaliches, Quezon City.

Gigasol 1 Inc., a subsidiary of ACEN Corp., wants to increase the capacity of its solar power facility in Zambales to 225.909-megawatt peak (MWp) from 95 MWp for P13.39 billion.

MANILA – The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) targets to release the results the tracer studies on two critical sectors by the first quarter of 2026, eyed to help streamline processes and attract more foreign investors.