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February 17, 2025

ACR raises P1.6B to boost energy porftolio

Alsons Consolidated Resources (ACR), the publicly-listed company of the Alcantara Group, has raised P1.6 billion from the sale of commercial papers, with the new funds to boost its power...

December 18, 2024

DOE Mindanao in need of more energy sources for energy security

Meeting Mindanao’s Rising Energy Demands Mindanao’s current energy supply is adequate to meet its demand. This is what Rapha Julysses Perez from the DOE Mindanao Field Office stated at...

December 17, 2024

The Most Significant Energy Projects in Mindanao in 2024: A Wrap-up

Mindanao is advancing its energy sector with diverse projects spanning renewable and non-renewable sources. These initiatives aim to meet growing power demand, ensure a balanced energy mix, and strengthen...

December 13, 2024

Diesel Electrifies 4 Barangays in Tawi-Tawi

The province of Tawi-Tawi received another power boost in the last quarter of 2024. The National Power Corporation (NPC) inaugurated and energized the Tabawan Diesel Power Plant and distribution...

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October 21, 2024

Powering Mindanao’s Energy Future: Davao Light’s Role

Davao Light’s Impact on Mindanao’s Energy Landscape Recent years have seen the energy landscape of Mindanao undergo significant change, and a subsidiary of AboitizPower, Davao Light and Power Company...

July 15, 2024

Contingency plans set against power interruptions due to La Niña

The country is now on La Niña watch as the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) declared that there is a 50% chance of La Niña developing...

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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 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...

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June 14, 2024

Unlocking energy potential through the 1st BARMM Conventional Energy Resource Bid Round roadshows

Two roadshows were recently held in Bangsamoro in the quest for exploring conventional energy resources. Staged in Davao City and General Santos City, the 1st BARMM Conventional Energy Resource...

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June 14, 2024

The future of energy is human-centered: Insights from the 2024 Indo-Pacific Business Forum

What is an organization’s most valuable resource? For Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), it’s people. According to outgoing AboitizPower President and CEO Emmanuel Rubio, the success of the electric power...