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Negros Occidental Governor Bong Lacson signed a Power Purchase Agreement with WeGen Energy Philippines, Inc. represented by its Vice President for Sales and Operations Orlando Alparce for a 1,270kW Rooftop Solar Project across several entities of the province, which will have an estimated savings of P404,537,528 in 25 years. The signing was held at the […]
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) successfully completed the installation of solar-powered streetlights along the Pico–Lamtang Road in La Trinidad, Benguet, aiming to improve road safety and accessibility in the area. The P120.57-million project, implemented under the Build Better More Program, included the installation of 696 single-arm solar street lights with 9-meter poles, […]
Former senator and 2025 senatorial candidate Ping Lacson is prepared to help bring solar-powered irrigation to more farmers in more areas in the country, to bring down agriculture production costs. Lacson said that should he earn a seat in the Senate, he is ready to find sources of funds for such programs by scrutinizing the […]
Angeles City Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr.’s administration has completed the installation of solar panels in all 33 barangay halls and various city government buildings — a landmark initiative aimed at promoting clean energy and reducing electricity costs throughout the city. This initiative underscores Lazatin’s commitment to renewable energy, reducing electricity costs, and promoting environmental […]
Angeles City takes the lead in prioritizing public education and sustainability, as Mayor Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin, Jr. inaugurated Belen Homesite Elementary School, the first fully solar-powered public elementary school in Central Luzon and a showcase for the entire Philippines.This pioneering project demonstrates that local governments can take bold steps to modernize public schools, integrating renewable […]
In line with the city government’s environmental initiatives for energy conservation and reduction, three buildings at the Quezon City Hall are now solar-powered. The Quezon City (QC) Government is extensively implementing the QC Solarization Program this year to reduce dependence on non-renewable energy for all city-owned buildings, hospitals, and schools through the use of solar […]
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) turned over 71 full shelters with solar-powered panels amounting to P30 million for families that lost their homes due to Typhoon Odette (Rai) in Barangay Poblacion, Alegria, Cebu. “As I’ve said, PRC stands for hope and we are always […]
The city government of Laoag wants to light up its barangay (village) streets with solar-powered lamp posts and rehabilitate and expand its road network systems to make more areas bike-friendly. Reelected Mayor Michael Keon bared the development plans of the city for the next three years. “A solar company is interested in establishing a solar […]
Senator Sherwin Gatchalian is considering nuclear and solar energy as a possible alternative or additional sources of energy in the country. Gatchalian, Senate energy committee chairman, said he favors “in principle” smaller nuclear reactors instead of the bigger ones for flexibility and safety. “Small ones are more flexible and safer. Safer in the sense that […]
One of the most populated among the 70 villages of Legazpi City in Albay stands to benefit from the supply of free drinking water as the city government formally inaugurates its newly constructed water system facility. “Barangay Banquerohan now has its own water system that will answer the needs of at least 4,000 households,” Legazpi City […]