THE Department of Finance (DoF) said it is currently in talks with various development partners such as the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the UK government and the World Bank to support the Philippine energy industry’s pivot to renewables.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines saw an increase in employment in the renewable energies industry last year, but could have employed more if not for the delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic on various project developments in the sector, according to the latest report by the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).

The Phillippine Department of Energy this week posted a revised timeline for its upcoming 2-GW renewable energy auction, scheduling the competitive bidding process for June 17, 2022, at the latest.

Ayala Corp., the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate, aims to fully divest from coal by 2030, a rare rebuke of the fuel in a region where its use is expected to grow.

Input from Islamic financial specialists will smooth the path to development of a region-wide taxonomy for financial services in Southeast Asia, Salaam Gateway understands from international experts. On March 30, finance ministers and central bank governors from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) announced their support for an ASEAN Taxonomy for Sustainable […]

ePLDT has partnered with local energy firm Mpower to buy renewable power for its data centers. The ICT subsidiary of Philippines-based telco PDLT said that, through the partnership, MPower’s renewable energy supply will help decarbonize the company’s VITRO data centers.

Jakarta (ANTARA) – State electricity company PT PLN Persero has said it will increase investment directed at renewable-energy power plant construction in anticipation of a fivefold jump in Indonesia’s electricity demand by 2060.

Prime Minister Hun Sen requested the nation’s public and state institutions to participate in reducing electricity and clean water consumption to alleviate pressures on the national budget and enable funds to be diverted to other targeted areas.

In our life today, the media play a huge role in public policy making. The media’s ability to influence is affected by several factors, such as accessibility, trust and the existing linkage between them and the authorities. The media’s influence is evident in the government’s campaign to build public awareness during the COVID-19 pandemic. The […]

“Smart city is not only about digital advance, but means a liveable city.”, declares the Cambodian Minister of Civil Service, Prum Sokha, this morning, July 12. He emphasized this while presiding over the opening ceremony of the Virtual Conference on Smart City Planning.