Natural Gas Bill: Understanding priority for ‘Filipino gas’

MANILA, Philippines—As the Philippines continues to grapple with the challenges of energy security and sustainability, lawmakers are pushing forward with Senate Bill (SB) No. 2793, also known as the proposed “Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act.”
EVs to make up less than 10% of total vehicle sales this year — CAMPI

THE Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines, Inc. (CAMPI) expects that electric vehicles (EVs) will not reach 10% of total vehicle sales in the Philippines this year despite increasing demand, its president said.
Impact of high energy costs on the economy
The Philippines is recognized for its rich cultural heritage and its rapidly growing economy. However, we face a significant challenge that threatens our progress: the high cost of electricity. This issue affects businesses, goods production and consumers alike, creating a ripple effect throughout the economy.
Vena Energy moves ahead with 550 MW of solar in the Philippines

Singapore’s Vena Energy and MGen Renewable Energy, the renewables unit of Manila-based Meralco PowerGen Corp., have signed an investment agreement for 550 MW of solar in the Philippines. Construction is due to start later this year.
Meralco resumes bidding of 600MW, 400MW power supply
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) announced Wednesday that the Competitive Selection Process (CSP) for its 600 megawatts and 400 MW power supply will resume.
Isuzu eyes EV launches in Philippines

ISUZU Philippines Corp. is exploring the expansion of its product lineup to incorporate electric vehicles (EVs) due to the increasing demand for carbon-neutral transportation options in the country, the company said on Monday.
Hefty oil price hike set Tuesday

After a big-time rollback last week, oil companies will implement a hefty increase in pump prices starting Tuesday morning.
LONGi and ABOITIZ Sign Order for the Largest Single 600MW Power Plant Project in the Philippines
Recently, LONGi has signed an order for a 600MW Hi-MO 7 ground power plant project with ABOITIZ POWER, which is also the largest single-unit order in the Philippines.