Stable power supply vital to economic prosperity
If there’s anyone in the world who has circled the globe extensively, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken wins hands down......»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
Philippines struggles to lower rice price despite ample supply
MANILA, Feb. 16 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines continues to struggle to lower the price of rice despite an ample supply of the national staple, a Philippine agriculture official said Friday. Agriculture Undersecretary Roger Navarro said the Philippines has enough rice supply due to a bumper harvest last year and additional importation in January. "But it's difficult to reduce prices since the cost of the gra.....»»
487,000 affected by power interruptions – Meralco
Almost half a million residents suffered power interruptions last Thursday due to power supply deficiency in the Luzon grid, according to the Manila Electric Co......»»
Alerts raised on Visayas, Luzon grids due to power woes
MANILA, Philippines — The Visayas grid was placed on yellow alert while the Luzon grid on red alert by the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines (NGCP) on Tuesday, April 16. This was after 42 power plants either stopped supplying electricity or reduced their output. When power supply is insufficient to meet consumer demand then.....»»
NGCP not solely to blame for Panay blackout – Chiz
The National Grid Corp. of the Philippines is not solely to blame for the Panay power outage, Sen. Francis Escudero said, adding that power plants also failed in ensuring the island’s power supply......»»
Philippine president leaves for Brunei for state visit
MANILA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to strengthen defense and economic ties. In his departure speech, Marcos said he and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will review the progress of bilateral cooperation, explore new mutually-beneficial partnerships and collaboration aimed at achieving prosperity. "We must now.....»»
Philippine president leaves for Brunei for state visit
MANILA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to strengthen defense and economic ties. In his departure speech, Marcos said he and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will review the progress of bilateral cooperation, explore new mutually-beneficial partnerships and collaboration aimed at achieving prosperity. "We must now.....»»
Meralco starts bidding for 500-MW RE supply
Manila Electric Co. is boosting the share of renewable energy in its power supply portfolio as it has started looking for new suppliers of clean energy......»»
ERC OKs limited use of LNG for Meralco, FGEN
The Energy Regulatory Commission has allowed First Gas Power Corp. and FPG Corp. to use liquefied natural gas as an alternative fuel supply source for the Sta. Rita and San Lorenzo gas plants “in the case of the occurrence of a fuel supply force majeure event.”.....»»
MPower renews supply deal with Pioneer Highlands
Power, the local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) has renewed its retail supply agreement with Pioneer Highlands South Condominium Corp......»»
Aboitiz units power Davao’s run-of-river hydro plants
The Aboitiz Group has committed to further improve water supply in Davao after the inauguration of the Davao City bulk water supply project last month......»»
Meralco fails anew to secure new supply deal
Manila Electric Co. has declared another failed bidding for a 260-megawatt interim power supply agreement after failing to attract interested companies......»»
Meralco secures 400-MW supply requirement from SMC’s Limay Power
Manila Electric Co. yesterday secured 400 megawatts (MW) for its interim supply requirements following a competitive selection process......»»
First Gen seeks bids for LNG supply
Lopez-owned First Gen Corp. is seeking bids for the supply of liquefied natural gas for its existing gas-fired power plants in the First Gen Clean Energy Complex in Batangas......»»
SPPC submits best offer for Meralco supply requirements
The Manila Electric Co. has secured the best bid from San Miguel’s South Premiere Power Corp. for its 1,200-megawatt (MW) supply requirement......»»
Onion prices may drop on bumper harvest
Onion prices are expected to remain stable or to even decline as the government forecasts another record harvest of bulbs in the second quarter, bringing nationwide supply to comfortable level......»»
Philippines to sign 5-year rice deal with Vietnam
The Philippines is expected to forge a five-year rice deal with Vietnam during President Marcos’ state visit later this month to ensure stable supply even during calamities, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said yesterday......»»
Xinhua Headlines: What China s new economic pivot means for the world
by Xinhua writer Liu Bowei BOAO, China, March 30 (Xinhua) -- On a flat ground in the Mymensingh district in north-central Bangladesh, some 169,000 solar panels are laid in rows, converting sunrays into electrical power. Now, the 50 MW photovoltaic power plant serves as an epitome of Bangladesh's booming green power development, as the South Asian country has announced the decision to reduce carbon dioxide.....»»
‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand
‘MORE SOURCES OF POWER’ | Bizmen bracing nuclear, wind power to address growing demand.....»»
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power
Squirrel involved in power outage provided shelter and care by More Power.....»»