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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.
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The Ministry of Education (MoE), through the Department of Schools, the Department of Communication Technology and Information and the Educational Technology Centre, achieved a milestone yesterday in enhancing pedagogical experiences through the integration of modern technology, making learning more engaging, interactive and efficient.
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The Indonesian city of Batam has been designated a national pilot city for energy transition and energy conservation in the building sector, under the Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia (SETI) project.
The announcement was made during the SETI Project Kick-off event in Batam on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. The SETI project, a bilateral initiative between Indonesian and German governments, is supported by the Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM), and implemented by a consortium comprising GIZ, IESR, WRI, and CERAH.
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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 in smart grids, storage systems, and clean energy generation.
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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.
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Glenfarne Alaska LNG has entered a cooperation agreement with Thailand’s PTT Public Company for participation in the Alaska LNG project, including the procurement of two million tonnes per annum (mtpa) of LNG over 20 years.
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Thailand’s automotive sector saw its first production increase in 21 months in May 2025, with output reaching 139,186 units, up 33.51% MoM and 10.32% YoY, thanks to a surge in battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs).
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Governments in Asia are making big changes to how companies can use carbon credits to fight climate change. This month, both Singapore and Japan released new rules to make sure carbon credits are used in a fair and honest way.
ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE) is an intergovernmental organisation within ASEAN structure that represents the 10 ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) interests in the energy sector.
