PICC to Host “Philippine Sustainable and Resilient Energy Future” Forum on June 20 at Seda BGC

Power Philippines News | May 3, 2025 11:22 AM The Philippine Infrastructure and Construction Club (PICC) is organizing a key industry event, “Philippine Sustainable and Resilient Energy Future,” on June 20, 2025, at Seda BGC, Taguig City. The forum will bring together senior leaders, government officials, and energy sector stakeholders to examine the challenges and […]

DPWH installs solar-powered streetlights in uptown Cagayan de Oro

By DPWH – Cagayan de Oro 1st District Engineering Office | Philippine Information Agency | May 8, 2025 CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA) — The Department of Public Works and Highways – Cagayan de Oro 1st District Engineering Office (DPWH-CDO 1st DEO) will begin installing solar-powered streetlights starting this May 2025 along the CDO-Airport-Bukidnon Road, […]

Improved road to La Union island boost tourism, local economy

By Rocky E. Bautista | Philippine Information Agency | May 7, 2025 SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union (PIA)— The improved Baybay-Narvacan Road is set to boost tourism in Sto. Tomas, La Union, providing better access to Sungyot Island. This development addresses previously existing challenges in reaching the island, a paradise known for its long stretch […]

New Tacloban Airport terminal up for opening in 2026

By Sarwell Meniano | Philippine News Agency | May 7, 2025 8:56 PM TACLOBAN CITY – The new Tacloban Airport terminal building will be opened partially by 2026 as part of the long-term goal to meet international standards, officials said on Wednesday. The construction of the three phases of the project is now in full […]

Construction begins on $526m Northern Hospital redevelopment

It is expected to be completed in 2029. Work has started on the $526m (A$813m) Northern Hospital redevelopment in Australia. Stage one of the project will deliver a new four-storey ambulatory care centre, set to open in mid-2026. It will also provide a dedicated space for clinical care and hospital administration. Meanwhile, stage two will […]

Bill eyes energy, tourism development of Philippine Rise

By Adrian H. Halili | Business World | April 22, 2025 8:52 pm A PHILIPPINE senator has filed a bill that seeks to create a multi-agency body that would secure and oversee the sustainable development of the Philippine Rise for energy and tourism projects. “This maritime territory promises transformative opportunities, from renewable energy sources and […]

AboitizPower starts construction of energy storage facility in Agusan del Norte

Bilyonaryo.Com | April 22, 2025 AboitizPower, through its subsidiary Therma Marine Inc. (TMI), has officially broken ground on a 48-megawatt energy storage project in Nasipit, Agusan del Norte. This new venture, called the Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System (BESS), will be integrated into TMI’s existing oil-fired power facility, TMI Mobile 2, in Sta. Ana. The […]

48MW Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System starts construction

By Kris Crismundo | Philippine News Agency | April 22, 2025 1:49 pm MANILA – Construction of the 48-megawatt Nasipit Hybrid Energy Storage System in Agusan del Norte has started, and is expected to boost grid stability by the second quarter of next year. Therma Marine, Inc. (TMI), an Aboitiz Power Corp. subsidiary, broke ground […]

DENR Chief Urges Just Transition to Clean Energy on Earth Day

Power Philippines News | April 22, 2025 3:34 pm In celebration of Earth Day, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga emphasized the urgent need for a just and inclusive transition to renewable energy in the Philippines. In a Facebook post from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau page, she highlighted […]

EDSA Busway rehabilitation bidding starts this week: DOTr chief

By Agatha Gregorio | ABS-CBN News | April 21, 2025 8:36 pm MANILA — Bidding for the rehabilitation of the EDSA Busway begins this week, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon told ABS-CBN in an interview on Monday, April 21. “‘Yung EDSA Busway rehab– mga second half of the year magsisimula na ‘yan. Magpapa-bid […]