THE Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to challenge the ruling of the Court of Appeals (CA) that voided its earlier decision to revoke the operating permits of Siqujor Island Power Corp. (Sipcor).

VILLAR-LED S.I. Power Corp. (SIPCOR) cannot resume operations despite a Court of Appeals (CA) ruling that overturned the revocation of its permits because these have already expired, the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) said.

ACEN Renewable Energy Solutions (ACEN RES) secured Gold, Silver, and Bronze awards at the 2026 Stevie International Business Awards, extending its winning streak at the global business awards to four consecutive years.

MANILA, Philippines — Negros Electric and Power Corp. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is moving ahead with plans to spend roughly P2.1 billion to modernize the power network in Negros Occidental.

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — To bolster the implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) throughout the Visayas, the Department of Energy (DOE) held its 3rd GEMP Summit-Visayas leg in Bacolod City.

SAN AGUSTIN, Romblon (PIA) — A newly installed solar energy system is helping reduce the electricity costs of an ice plant serving fisherfolk and small businesses in San Agustin, Romblon.

MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration aims to raise P101.5 billion from privatization next year, primarily from the sale of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power complex and the rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi hydropower assets, according to the Department of Finance.

The Department of Energy (DOE) is turning to battery energy storage systems (BESS) and the possible transfer of existing power barges to the Visayas as it looks to ease tight supply conditions in the Visayas and Mindanao grids.

Unlimited Renewables Holdings B.V. (URH), a subsidiary of ACEN Corp., has finalized agreements for Diamond Renewables One B.V. (DIRO) to acquire up to 49 percent of Avana Renewables Private Ltd., starting with an initial 10-percent stake.

Southeast Asia will need around USD 200 billion in annual energy investment by 2030, with roughly 75% or USD 150 billion expected to go toward clean energy, according to the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE).