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Consumers express mixed reactions on slight power rate increase

Consumers of Davao Light and Power Co., Inc. have expressed mixed reactions to a slight increase in the overall power rate starting January 2024. The increase is attributed to higher market prices affecting the generation rate. Noriza Mabanding, a virtual assistant, noted the impact on her energy usage and the need to schedule appliance usage to save energy. Jenalyn Manguiob, a small business owner, expressed dissatisfaction with the increase's effect on her business but acknowledged the global market's influence and the importance of conserving energy. The increase amounts to P0.0774 per kWh, resulting in a minor increase in electricity bills for residential customers......»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

Government grants $6.6 million to clean up old landfill sites

The Government has granted $6.6 million to clean up four historic New Zealand landfill and dump sites vulnerable to extreme weather events and coastal erosion.At the BlueGreens Forum in Paihia today Environment Minister Penny Simmonds said that the Contaminated Sites Remediation Fund grants will go towards fixing former landfills and dump sites in Tairwhiti, Southland, Canterbury and Nelson.  "These.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 26th, 2024

Globe closed on an additional P1.16-B in tower sales

Globe Telecom, the Zobel Family’s telecommunications company, disclosed that it closed on the sale of another 91 cell towers to Frontier Towers to raise approximately P1.16 billion in cash......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Vendor caught stealing cop’s cell phone

An ambulant vendor was arrested after he allegedly stole a police officer’s cell phone in Quezon City on Thursday night......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 4th, 2024

DOH to review stem cell treatment guidelines

The Department of Health will soon review and update the existing guidelines for stem cell treatment......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 22nd, 2024

AI use cuts Globe’s power usage by 8%

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has introduced artificial intelligence into its energy-saving program, allowing it to cut power consumption by up to eight percent in base stations......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

GForest named 2023 national winner of Energy Globe Award in the Philippines

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app, through its GForest feature, is the 2023 National Winner of the Energy Globe Award in the Philippines......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 5th, 2024

GForest named 2023 national winner of Energy Globe Award in the Philippines

GCash, the Philippines' leading finance app, through its GForest feature, is the 2023 National Winner of the Energy Globe Award in the Philippines......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

First Gen spots additional RE sites in Nueva Ecija

Lopez-led First Gen Corp. is looking at several areas near its hydroelectric power plant complex in Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija as potential sites for the development of solar and wind farms, as well as a battery energy storage system......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 2nd, 2024

Philippines says it will not grant US access to more bases

The Philippines says it has no plans to give the United States more access to military bases in the Southeast Asian country, putting a cap on the current total number of nine sites.Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told foreign correspondents in Manila Monday that the country's decision last year to increase the number of sites agreed upon under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement or EDCA was a re.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Globe cranks up fight vs illegal gambling sites

Mobile giant Globe Telecom Inc. has blocked access to more than 1,000 illegal gambling sites in the first quarter of the year in an effort to push its subscribers away from financial and social troubles......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 5th, 2024

DOE slates 3rd round of Green Energy Auction

Another round of the Green Energy Auction will be conducted this year as part of the country’s utilization of renewable energy resources and attainment of energy security and reliability, the Department of Energy said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Chinese influx near EDCA sites needs probing – lawmaker

The sudden “aggressive influx” of Chinese nationals near sites of the Philippines-US Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement should be a cause for concern for the Department of Foreign Affairs and Bureau of Immigration (BI), according to a congressman......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 17th, 2024

Israel strikes several sites in Syria

Israel strikes several sites in Syria.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsMar 17th, 2024

Converge blocks nearly 12B entry attempts to illegal sites

Converge blocks nearly 12B entry attempts to illegal sites.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Article 23: Hong Kong passes tough security law after years of protests

The government announced today a new policy aimed at promoting the usage of renewable energy in businesses and households across the country. The policy includes.....»»

Category: newsSource:  thedailyguardianRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Globe launches 'SeniorDigizen program

Getting used to today’s technology and online services can be a daunting task for the elderly, but Globe Telecom launched yesterday a campaign to get more Filipino seniors into the digital economy and enjoy the benefits of digitalization.?.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 26th, 2024

DOTr needs P12.5 billion to build 200 ports

The Department of Transportation said it needs at least P12.5 billion to build 200 more ports under the Marcos administration, underscoring the need to improve connectivity in remote islands......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 20th, 2024

Higher tariff, water use buoy Manila Water earnings

Razon-led Manila Water Company Inc. saw its first quarter net income grow by more than a third compared to last year on the back of higher tariff coupled by increase in water usage in its covered areas......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024