Philippines hopes EV perks can hike investments, jobs
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines may soon join other ASEAN countries in offering electric vehicle (EV) tax breaks and manufacturing incentives, with a key decision from the Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) expected in July.
Green energy auction program boosting PH’s RE investments –exec
MANILA – The government’s green energy auction (GEA) program is driving investments in the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) sector, boosting the bid to increase the share of national sources in the country’s energy mix.
German Companies Explore Renewable Energy Integration Opportunities in the Philippines
German firms are eyeing increased collaboration with the Philippines, specifically in renewable energy development. This comes right after a high-level conference held on June 24, 2025, at Shangri-La Makati. Organized by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) in partnership with the Renewable Energy Association of the Philippines (REAP), the event showcased German technologies […]
DOE, CDC pilot EV charging station to make Clark ‘Greener’
CLARK FREEPORT ZONE, Pampanga (PIA)- The Department of Energy (DOE) and the Clark Development Corporation (CDC) have launched a pilot charging station for hybrid and electric vehicles (EV) plying Clark Freeport Zone in Pampanga.
Oil firms agree to staggered fuel price hikes: Energy dept
MANILA (UPDATE 2) — Oil companies have agreed to stagger what would have been a one-time big-time hike in fuel prices on Tuesday, the Department of Energy said on Monday.
Petronas unit eyes entry into Philippine LNG market
Malaysia LNG Group of Companies (MLNG), a subsidiary of state-owned energy giant Petronas, is actively eyeing the Philippines as a strategic growth market for liquefied natural gas (LNG), as it strengthens its presence across Southeast Asia.
DOE Launches Offshore Wind Guidebook to Simplify Permitting Process
The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), has released an all-encompassing comprehensive guidebook to simplify the permitting process for offshore wind (OSW) projects in the Philippines. Titled “Compendium: Guidebook to Permitting and Consenting for Offshore Wind Energy in the Philippines,” the publication outlines over 80 permitting requirements […]
Meralco unit PacificLight switches on 100-MW plant in Singapore
