Category : Energy Sector


Jackery Solar Generators Launch in Cebu with All Batteries

Jackery, known as the Apple of Solar Generators, expands to Cebu through a partnership with All Batteries Inc., offering portable power stations and solar panels across seven branches to address energy needs and outages in the booming commercial hub.

Major Fuel Price Rollback Announced in the Philippines

Pilipinas Shell and Seaoil confirm significant price decreases for diesel, gasoline, and kerosene, with diesel dropping below P100 per liter. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin highlights increased fuel inventory and government regulatory measures.

Historic Davao–Samal Submarine Power Link Launched

Aboitiz Power Corporation and Davao Light inaugurated the Davao–Samal Submarine Interconnection on April 17, 2026, enhancing power reliability and supporting growth in Samal Island with a 50-megawatt capacity cable.

Cebu Forms Content Creators Council for Tourism and Info Drive

The Cebu Provincial Government has established the Cebu Content Creators Council (C4) to enhance tourism promotion and public information campaigns through digital platforms, with Governor Pamela Baricuatro signing Executive Order 20 to formalize the init

NGCP Issues Yellow Alert for Luzon, Visayas Grids

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines has declared a yellow alert for the Luzon and Visayas grids due to insufficient power supply caused by multiple plant outages and reduced capacities.

NGCP Reports 4.26% March Transmission Rate Increase

The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines announced a 4.26% rise in March transmission rates to PHP0.0716/kWh, primarily due to higher ancillary service charges, with regional variations across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Oil's Hidden Role in Daily Life and Global Tensions

Oil extends far beyond fuel, infiltrating everyday items from phones to medicine while shaping economic stability and geopolitical conflicts worldwide, with ripple effects felt in local budgets and global politics.

P200-B Malampaya Funds Eyed for Fuel Reserves

House lawmakers propose using the P200 billion Malampaya revenue to build strategic fuel reserves, aiming to shield the Philippines from global oil price volatility and supply shortages.

Fuel Subsidy for PUJs in NCR Begins Distribution

The government has initiated a P10 per liter fuel subsidy for public utility jeepneys in Metro Manila, with plans to expand to buses and TNVS. Drivers can save up to P1,500 weekly for three months.

Cebuano Households Suffer as LPG Prices Spike Amid War

The ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict has driven LPG prices in Cebu from over P1,100 to above P1,600 per 11-kg tank, straining families. President Marcos Jr.'s tax suspension offers slight relief, but supply shortages and infrastructure damage in the Middle

Major Oil Price Rollback Announced for April 14, 2026

Pilipinas Shell announces significant fuel price reductions effective April 14, 2026, with diesel down P23.00 per liter, gasoline down P6.50, and kerosene down P11.50, marking the first rollback since January amid Middle East tensions.

DOE's 50-Day Fuel Inventory: A Temporary Buffer

The Department of Energy's announcement of over 50 days of fuel supply is both good and bad news. While it extends inventory, it highlights vulnerabilities in reliance on imports and global market volatility, urging policy diversification.

Major Fuel Price Rollback Announced for April 14

Pilipinas Shell announces a significant fuel price rollback effective Tuesday, April 14, 2026, with diesel dropping by P23 per liter, gasoline by P6.50, and kerosene by P11.50. This marks the first decrease since January, following weeks of high prices am

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