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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’...

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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...

June 19, 2024

Mindanao Coal-Fired Power Plant Facing Obsolescence

Coal-fired power plants may soon become a thing of the past. With fresh funding to the tune of 500 million US dollars from the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), The...

June 18, 2024

Eco Group To Recognize Green Initiatives In Davao

To improve our country’s climate change adaptability, green initiatives should be encouraged and celebrated. As a group at the forefront of preservation efforts, particularly in Davao’s watershed areas, The...

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June 17, 2024

Less than 45% of households in BARMM have access to power

In this day and age, it seems unthinkable to live without electricity. Our day to day activities have shifted online, from learning, working, and banking, to shopping and paying...

June 17, 2024

Waste-To-Energy Technology Proposed For Davao

Can a Waste-to-Energy (WTE) facility solve Davao’s landfill issue? Davao City Councilor Louie John J. Bonguyan believes that the answer is yes. He advocated for the adoption of the...

June 16, 2024

Coal-fired plants provide energy security until 2030

The Department of Energy (DOE) is positive that the country’s coal-fired power plants will be able to support the Philippines’ baseload needs until the year 2030. The confidence stems...