MANILA, Philippines — A locally developed electric jeepney (e-jeepney) is being pitched by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) as an answer to the big challenge of implementing the Department of Transportation (DOTr)’s public utility vehicle modernization program (PUVMP).

Philippine holding firm Prime Infrastructure Capital Inc aims to put new wells at the country’s only major natural gas project into commercial operation in 2026, and is seeking other fields to ensure long-term output, its CEO told Reuters on Wednesday.

MANILA – Department of Energy (DOE) Raphael Lotilla has urged Filipinos to observe efficient use of electricity to help ensure the availability of sufficient power in preparation for the dry season when higher temperature triggers increase in demand.

Metro Manila (CNN Philippines, March 13) — The Philippines needs to diversify its sources of energy, including tapping nuclear power and reviving talks on oil and gas exploration with China, the country’s energy chief said on Monday.

MANILA, Philippines — ACEN Corp. is preparing to spend P50 billion to P70 billion in capital expenditures this year to continue growing its renewable energy portfolio.

MANILA, Nov 24 (Reuters) – A Philippine inter-agency panel chaired by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Thursday approved removing tariffs on electric vehicles (EVs) to spur demand amid high fuel costs.

Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects are on track to go online next which the Department of Energy (DOE) said will help stabilize power supply, specifically in Luzon where there has been supply shortfall in recent years.

MANILA – Rotational brownouts are expected in Luzon between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Monday as the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) declared the grid under red alert status during this period.

MANILA, Nov 27 (Reuters) – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes the country’s Court of Appeals will reconsider a decision that raises the possibility of electricity rate hikes in the capital, the Office of the Press Secretary said in a statement on Sunday.

The Philippines Department of Energy (DOE) and regulators are considering changing rules governing ownership of grid-connected energy storage systems. The current classification of energy storage as generation could be hindering investment in an asset class the Philippines needs to see more of to ensure stable and cost-effective operation of its electricity networks.