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July 14, 2025

New Substation in Tagum to Boost Power in 2 Provinces

Davao Light and Power Company has officially begun operations in Tagum City, marked by the placement of its first power pole on July 8. This act signaled the start...

July 11, 2025

NEA Allots ₱3.6B for Mindanao Electrification Drive

The National Electrification Administration (NEA) is channeling the majority of its ₱3.6-billion 2025 funding into expanding power access in far-flung and underserved parts of the country, with Mindanao emerging...

July 10, 2025

Mindanao Tapped for First Gen’s Geothermal Expansion

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is ramping up efforts to boost its renewable energy portfolio by tapping Mindanao’s geothermal potential. Through its subsidiary, Energy Development Corp. (EDC), the company is...

July 9, 2025

Mindanao Pushes for Energy Security Through Solar

Northern Mindanao took a bold step toward clean energy as solar advocates, experts, and businesses gathered in Cagayan de Oro for the “Mindanao Goes Solar Expo 2025.” The event,...

July 9, 2025

Davao Light Lowers June-July Power Rates

Residents served by Davao Light and Power Company will see a welcome dip in their electric bills during the current billing cycle. The utility provider announced a decrease in...

June 25, 2025

Globe Telecom Expands RE Use with First Sites Powered in Mindanao

Globe Telecom is stepping up its clean energy transition with 33 high-energy utilization sites now running on renewable power, marking its first deployment of clean energy-powered facilities in Mindanao....

June 25, 2025

GNPK Drops LNG Project in Kauswagan After Community Pushback

In a win for climate advocates and local communities, a proposed 600-megawatt liquefied natural gas (LNG) power plant in Kauswagan, Lanao del Norte, has been halted. The project was...

June 16, 2025

Inside Mindanao’s Grid: Power Gains and Gaps

For most of us, turning on a light or charging a phone is second nature—electricity just works. But behind that simple flick of a switch is the power grid,...

June 16, 2025

No Power, No Progress: The Critical Role of Baseload Power in Mindanao’s Growth

Mindanao, the Philippines’ second-largest island and a vital economic hub, is undergoing rapid growth. Over the last six years, Mindanao’s economy has grown at an impressive average rate of...

May 29, 2025

Hedcor Powers Development in Bukidnon With ₱5.7M Community Share Distribution

Hedcor, the run-of-river hydropower unit of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., has turned over more than ₱5.7 million in community shares to its host communities in Bukidnon, Northern Mindanao. The funds,...