MANILA, Sep. 6 — The government has approved five new projects in the transportation and energy sectors totaling P131.4 billion as it underscores the importance of improving the country’s infrastructure to sustain long-term economic growth. In a statement on Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said among the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) approved projects include the new passenger terminal building at the Clark International Airport, which will be built to meet its expansion requirements. The […]
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Metro Manila, 29 provinces in PHL to experience drought next month
AUGUST 18 (Eagle News) — Severe EL Niño is expected to hit Metro Manila and 29 provinces in the country starting next month. According to the country’s weather bureau, Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the increasing temperature in the eastern Pacific Ocean could bring drought to the country. Because of this, dams in the country will be affected, including those in Mindanao where hydro power plants would also be severely hit. The […]
Tips to conserve energy and save money
KALIBO, Aklan, August 17 (PIA6) — Did you know that at home or in government or private offices, people can do many things to help conserve electricity and in the process – pay lesser electric bills and therefore use the savings to buy other household or office needs? This and more were shared by officials of the Department of Energy (DOE) here when they recently conducted an IEC/Seminar on Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) for […]
DOE guarantees electric supply for three years
MANILA, Philippines, June 1 (Eagle News) — According to Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jericho Petilla, based on the estimates of said department, the country has enough electricity supply that will last for the next three years. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos) https://youtu.be/7s2KSx0iSrI
DOE guarantees no brownout for rest of summer
MANILA, Philippines, May 26 (Eagle News) — The Department of Energy (DOE) assured the public that there will be no more power outages till the end of the summer season due to consumer measures to conserve electricity as well as the sufficient power supply. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Energy Secretary resigns
TAGUIG City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Jericho Petilla resigned from his position while saying that his reasons for leaving his office is not political. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Government agencies monitor El Niño
MANILA, Philippines, April 21 (Eagle News) — Various government agencies are monitoring the El Niño phenomenon to lessen its effects, in particular the Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Energy (DOE). (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
Solar panels for public schools
Senator Sonny Angara proposed the installation of solar panels for every public schools that still lacks electrical supply. Said proposed law will oblige the Department of Education and Department of Energy to install solar panels that will provide much needed electricity for the use of equipment like computers that will help students in their lessons.
DOE investigates Mindanao blackout
The Department of Energy (DOE) has created its investigating bodies to examine the 7-hour blackout that occurred in Mindanao yesterday (April 6). According to Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla, the said power outrage could have been caused by sabotage.
DOE warns of brown-out this summer season
According to Department of Energy Secretary (DOE) Jericho Petilla, Luzon may experience two-hour rotating brownouts due to shortage in the power supply and higher demands for electricity this summer.
DOE explains oil price hike
The Department of Energy said that they cannot prevent the oil companies in raising the price of oil with the transfer of the oil depot in Pandacan.
No energy shortage according to DOE
According to the latest data of the Department of Energy, there is no imminent electricity shortage in the country, which will allow the Supreme Court to block President Aquino’s request for emergency power.
