The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) explored potential regulatory cooperation and capacity-building with US institutions during an October 10–18 mission examining requirements for nuclear energy development in the Philippines.

Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin said the Philippines’ target of operating a nuclear power plant by 2032 may be too optimistic, with implementation dependent on reactor technology availability and construction timelines.

Razon-led Prime Oil & Gas Inc. has offered to acquire a 30% participating interest in Service Contract 72 (SC 72), which covers the Sampaguita gas field in the West Philippine Sea, according to a disclosure by listed Apex Mining Co. Inc. on Tuesday.

A Taiwanese solar float manufacturer is investing in Pampanga and Batangas provinces to manufacture, fabricate and assemble high-density polyethylene (HDPE) floats, walkways and mounting components for floating solar photovoltaic (FPV) systems.

TÜV Rheinland Philippines, a testing, inspection, and certification services provider, has switched its main office in Makati City to 100% renewable electricity through a partnership with ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES), under the government’s Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) program to reduce emissions from its local operations.

A plebiscite has approved the proposed joint venture agreement (JVA) between South Cotabato II Electric Cooperative (SOCOTECO II) and Primelectric’s IGNITE Power and Energy Holdings Inc., the latter said.

The Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has received 11 offers to supply its 900-megawatt (MW) baseload power requirement for 2031 to 2032.

COREPLUS expects volatility in the Visayas grid to persist through 2028, citing structural challenges involving generation outages, rising demand, repeated grid alerts and fluctuating electricity prices.

Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) on Monday questioned the Department of Energy’s rules for auctioning the Semirara coal mine in Antique province, asking why a productive industrial success is being targeted at no gain to the government, the public or the municipality it helped become one of the country’s wealthiest.

Industry stakeholders gathered for Philippines Clean Energy Week (PCEW) 2026 to discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping renewable energy development, highlighting grid readiness, project financing, and energy storage as key priorities for the Philippines’ clean energy transition.