Blog - Balitang-Mindanao

June 30, 2024

More demand for retail electricity

More consumers tapped the retail electricity market this year according to the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC). In a report, the ERC disclosed that the number of consumers who exercised...

June 28, 2024

Small fisherman find hope in solar power

In Maguindanao del Norte, the residents rely on fishing for their livelihood and food security. However, weak and intermittent electricity make it impossible to install industrial-grade cold storage facilities...

June 25, 2024

Bikers Unite With Local Government To Revive Zamboanga Forestry

Zamboanga biked and hiked its way into restoring its rich natural resources. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Forest Management Bureau (FMB) and DENR Region 9 partnered...

June 24, 2024

USAID Promotes Renewable Energy Use In CDO

For local communities to embrace sustainable business methods, it’s important to be exposed to best practices around the world. Cagayan de Oro took a big step towards sustainability as...

June 24, 2024

Energizing the region: Cutting-edge hydrogen-based power plant soon to rise in Sabah

A groundbreaking hydrogen-based power plant is set to be built in Sabah with the potential to provide power to Malaysia, Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia and the Philippines. A joint project...

June 23, 2024

Davao Launches Survey To Assess Power Needs

To create a reliable blueprint for Davao’s future energy strategy, the local government must be able to capture the pulse of the region. Getting an accurate read on residents’...

June 22, 2024

RE transition needs to be managed

Stakeholders–from consumers, energy producers, and government–are all on board in the push for renewable energy (RE). But experts warn that the transition from fossil fuels to RE is not...

June 22, 2024

Davao Residents Enjoy Power Rate Cuts For June

Davao City residents, struggling with rising power costs in recent months, can now breathe a sigh of relief. The Davao Light and Power Company (DLPC) announced a residential electricity...

June 21, 2024

Davao Promotes Responsible Ecotourism Via “Greenfluencers”

As we face climate change, tourism should no longer be business as usual. “Ecotourism” is now the norm, which means traveling comes with a sense of responsibility in helping...

June 20, 2024

Solar Power Plant Promises Cheaper, More Stable Power For Davao Oriental

Davao Oriental’s path to a greener and more sustainable future is fast approaching, as Governor Niño Uy finalized the local government’s partnership deal with DY Green Corporation to build...