Tag: Energy Security
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Misamis Oriental Enhances Public Education with New School Facilities
In a significant boost to public education, the Misamis Oriental provincial government has allocated PHP30.5 million for the construction of school buildings and classrooms across three municipalities, as announced by Governor Peter Unabia. The initiative saw the completion of a PHP10.9-million school building at Calubo Integrated School in Kinoguitan, facilitated by the Provincial School Board…
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Renewable Energy Bids Surpass Goals in Third Green Energy Auction
MANILA – The third round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-3) has seen a robust response from renewable energy developers, with bids exceeding the Department of Energy’s (DOE) target of 4,650 megawatts (MW). The DOE announced that the auction attracted 14 projects, totaling a tendered capacity of 7,530.89 MW, scheduled for delivery between 2025 and…
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Philippines Grants National Significance Status to 149 Major Energy Projects
The Department of Energy (DOE) in the Philippines has recently awarded Certificates of Energy Projects of National Significance (CEPNS) to 149 significant energy initiatives, totaling PHP2.4 trillion in investments from May to December 2024. These projects encompass a broad spectrum of energy solutions, including 91 renewable energy projects that will contribute 17.6 gigawatts of clean…
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Government Strengthens Grip on Energy Sector with MIC-SGP Partnership
In a significant move to enhance government control over the nation’s energy infrastructure, the Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) and Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP) have inked a deal to acquire a 20% stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The agreement, signed in the presence of President Ferdinand R. Marcos…
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Filipino Lawyer Jordan Pizarras to Attend Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Filipino lawyer Jordan Pizarras, who serves as legal counsel to American businessman Timothy Strong, has been invited to the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on January 20. This invitation underscores the United States’ dedication to strengthening its relationship with the Philippines, especially in addressing disputes in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Strong, a significant…
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President Marcos Signs Law to Boost Philippine Natural Gas Sector
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has recently approved a new law aimed at fostering the growth of the natural gas industry in the Philippines. The legislation, known as Republic Act 12120 or the Philippine Natural Gas Industry Development Act, was signed on January 8 and made public through the Official Gazette on Tuesday. This act…
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