Climate change is a global challenge, but energy policy is deeply local. For the Philippines, applying a rigid net-zero framework borrowed from wealthy economies is not only impractical but also
The year 2025 marked a defining chapter in the global energy story, as nations accelerated the shift toward cleaner power while confronting stubborn realities of demand growth, grid constraints, and
Climate change, which refers to long-term changes in temperature and weather patterns, is widely recognized as one of the most urgent global challenges. The United Nations (UN) asserts that, though
The Philippines’ drive for renewable energy (RE) faces a clash with environmental and cultural concerns over the proposed Banahaw Wind Power Project. GIGAWIND4, a subsidiary of ACEN Corp. under the
The Benguet Electric Cooperative (Beneco) reported that recent storms have caused ₱9.4 million in damage to power lines and infrastructure across Baguio City and Benguet. Earlier estimates placed the losses
To keep pace with shifting climate realities and conservation demands, the Ilocos Region is revisiting its environmental priorities through targeted sectoral consultations. These dialogues form part of the Midterm Update
Nueva Vizcaya officials called for a review of the 33.4‑megawatt Pampang Hydroelectric Power Project, a plan put forward by FDC Renewables, the clean‑energy arm of Filinvest Development Corp. The project cuts
To reduce carbon emissions and curb its ₱43-million annual power costs, the Nueva Vizcaya provincial government is stepping up efforts under its Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), aligning with the
Fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte staged a fluvial protest on April 20 to oppose the planned 2,000-megawatt (MW) BuhaWind Offshore Wind Farm, warning it could displace thousands of fishers and disrupt
With coffee demand rising in the Philippines, Bakun, Benguet is emerging as a key producer of premium Arabica. Farmers are ramping up production, solidifying the municipality’s reputation in the specialty