Energy
Mindanao power rates will rise, PNoy says
President Aquino says it's inevitable that electricity rates in Mindanao will go up, as the government resorts to the use of diesel to address the region's power shortage.
Expensive generators to solve Mindanao power crisis?
The Department of Energy believes the only solution to the continuing power crisis in Mindanao are expensive generator sets, the cost of which will have to be passed on to consumers.
Philippines joins Earth Hour 2013
The Philippines is all set for Earth Hour tonight, with millions of Filipinos expected to join the switch-off event.
DOE: Mindanao power supply enough for elections
MANILA -- The Energy department assured measures are in place so there will be enough power in Mindanao for the conduct of the conduct automated polls in May.
Power blackouts hit GenSan
Summer temperatures are rising, and in General Santos City, the heat is getting unbearable because of rotating blackouts.
Qatar discovers new reserves of natural gas
DOHA- Key gas exporter Qatar has discovered additional reserves of 2.5 trillion cubic feet (68 billion cubic metres) of natural gas in a northern offshore field, media reported on Monday.
ERC approves budget for Mindanao energy market
MANILA, Philippines - The Energy Regulatory Commission has approved a budget to organize the electricity market in Mindanao seen to ease the supply problem there by next month.
Taiwan mulls nuke plant referendum
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Premier Jiang Yi-hua said for the first time Monday that the government may support a referendum on the island's half-completed and hugely controversial fourth nuclear power plant.