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11 Bidders Cleared for DOE Waste-to-Energy Auction
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The Department of Energy (DOE) has officially cleared 11 prospective bidders covering 14 waste-to-energy (WTE) developments for its upcoming Special Green Energy Auction (GEA-WTE), marking a critical milestone in the country’s push to diversify its clean energy mix and solve urban waste management bottlenecks. The specialized competitive procurement round has…
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DA, DOE Move to Protect 3M Hectares from Solar Sprawl
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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Energy (DOE) are finalizing a landmark joint policy framework to geofence approximately 3 million hectares of prime agricultural flatland. The inter-agency measure is designed to prevent aggressive ground-mounted solar power expansion from displacing critical food production zones across the archipelago. Spearheaded…
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Fuel Retailers Slash Pump Prices by Up to P3.90
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Philippine oil companies announced substantial rollbacks in domestic pump prices effective Tuesday morning, delivering much-needed relief to motorists, commercial transport operators, and logistics providers after two straight weeks of price increases. In separate advisories released on Monday, major fuel retailers confirmed downward adjustments led by a steep reduction in diesel…
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DOE, NPC Fast-Track SPUG Solar Hybrid Microgrids
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The Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Power Corporation (Napocor) are stepping up the deployment of solar photovoltaic (PV) and battery energy storage system (BESS) hybrid microgrids across remote island territories, a strategic push aimed at displacing expensive diesel fuel generation and curbing ballooning universal subsidies. The initiative targets…
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DOE Eyes Port Rationing for Offshore Wind in GEA-5
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is drafting regulatory guidelines to ration port access for offshore wind developers participating in the upcoming Green Energy Auction Round 5 (GEA-5), aiming to eliminate logistical bottlenecks that threaten the rollout of clean marine power. Under the proposed draft circular, winning bidders in the GEA-5…
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DOE to Auction Solar-BESS Microgrids for Off-Grid Islands
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The Department of Energy (DOE) is preparing to roll out a specialized Green Energy Auction (GEA) framework designed specifically for off-grid island grids currently managed by the National Power Corporation’s Small Power Utilities Group (NPC-SPUG). The policy drive aims to displace expensive, fuel-dependent diesel generation units with integrated solar photovoltaic…
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ERC Seeks VAT Scrap on System Loss to Save Users ₱6B
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The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is moving to scrap the 12% value-added tax (VAT) levied on system loss charges across electricity distribution utilities, a regulatory initiative projected to deliver approximately ₱6 billion in annual savings to Filipino consumers nationwide. The proposed tax relief targets a structural component of retail electricity…
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Philippine Fuel Prices Set for Fresh Hikes on Aug 25
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Philippine motorists and transport operators are facing another round of fuel pump price increases scheduled for Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as regional refined petroleum benchmarks continue to face upward pressure from geopolitical headwinds. Preliminary monitoring from the Department of Energy (DOE) and domestic oil industry estimates indicate that the price…
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August 21 Holiday Status: Class Suspensions, Work Rules, and DOLE Pay Guidelines for Ninoy Aquino Day
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As the Philippines commemorates Ninoy Aquino Day tomorrow, August 21, 2026, Filipinos across the country are set to enjoy the first of two long weekends this month. Declared a nationwide Special (Non-Working) Day under Presidential Proclamation No. 1006, this holiday honours the life, sacrifice, and legacy of former Senator Benigno…
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Flood control, cost of living top Filipinos’ SONA concerns — Capstone Intel
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Flood control, the rising cost of living and government accountability are the issues Filipinos want President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to address in his State of the Nation Address (SONA), according to a year-long Facebook sentiment analysis by Capstone Intel Corporation. The conversations also showed growing public frustration over fuel prices, concern…
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Defense readiness, public safety drive online buzz on West Philippine Sea, social media scan shows
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A comprehensive, year-long Facebook social media scan reveals that while national sovereignty and China-related tensions remain major talking points, the online conversation surrounding the West Philippine Sea (WPS) is most intensely driven by tangible issues: visible defense actions, maritime presence, and public safety updates. The pioneering study, conducted by social…
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The Waiver Workaround: How MORE Power Solved Iloilo City’s Decades-Old Jumper Problem
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When MORE Electric and Power Corp. (MORE Power), led by billionaire Enrique K. Razon Jr., assumed control of Iloilo City’s power distribution grid in 2020, the infrastructure was on the brink of collapse. Combined technical and non-technical system losses stood at a staggering 28%. Hazardous, makeshift “jumper” cables crisscrossed informal…