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.

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 […]

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 […]