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The humanitarian, development and advocacy arm of the Catholic Church in the
Philippines is pressuring President Rodrigo Duterte to make good on his promise
to ban coal-generated factories in the country.
The future of energy is headed in the direction of a cleaner, more efficient,
and sustainable sources.
Energy industry experts call on the Philippines to expedite its shift to more
renewable power sources, or else, be stuck with more expensive and dirtier
energy in the future.
The public can now have online access to various significant studies on the
environment and natural resources conducted by the Ecosystems Research and
Development Bureau (ERDB).
Sebastian Lacson, AboitizPower COO about the future of coal and
renewable energy and Mindanao now has an oversupply of power
From perennial brownouts, Mindanao has now an
oversupply of power - which Lacson says is a challenge. The company,
however, is positive that growth in Mindanao will increase power demand
to meet the current supply.
Projection of ‘Luzon-priced’ electricity in Mindanao worries solon
Environmental activists have rallied around a Philippine diocese in Quezon
province demanding the government stop the construction of new coal-fired plants
in the area as it is inconsistent with the efforts to mitigate climate change.
Greenpeace report: Philippines gets failing mark due to massive use of coal
IMPORTANT: The real
cost of coal power
MovePH's Voltaire Tupaz talks to a community in Bataan complaining of health
problems allegedly caused by the power plants in their area.
Franciscans to Bataan coal plants: Don't get rich at expense of public health
Coal isn’t cool: Bataan students, residents take plight to Facebook
Families near Bataan coal plant face displacement
PH can be a venue to explore ways vs climate change
PH in top 10 vulnerable countries to climate change for last 20 years
Two solar-powered irrigation systems worth P6.78 million have been completed in
Zamboanga City and Kalinga province, according to the National Irrigation
Administration (NIA).
A green revolution is happening in San Carlos City
in Negros. A solar farm, a bioethanol plant and a biomass plant will
soon help generate clean energy for the power grid. Pia Ranada
reports. Dec 19, 2013. Look more about
San Carlos City
Philippine Nuclear Research Institute - PNRI
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Bataan nuclear plant safe to revive – PNRI
Diocese
of Bataan vs BNPP rehab
Duterte orders study, consultation on reopening Bataan nuclear power plant
FALSE: Bataan Nuclear Power Plant to reopen
Filipino bishop calls for transparency in nuclear power study
Gatchalian urges caution on PH nuclear energy program study
Bataan nuclear power plant can be revived for manufacturing
Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was built in
the early 1980s, completed but never fueled, on Bataan Peninsula, 100 kilometres
(62 mi) west of Manila in the Philippines. It is located on a 3.57 square
kilometre government reservation at Napot Point in Morong, Bataan. It was the
Philippines' only attempt at building a nuclear power plant,
Nuclear
power for the Philippines?
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Nuclear energy ng Pilipinas
No place for nuclear waste: Top Filipino scientist nixes nuke
plant revival
Duterte wants residents consulted on possible revival of Bataan
Nuclear Power plant
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nuclear power plant balak itayo ng gobyerno
Nuclear energy ng Pilipinas, pinag-aaralan!
The creation of nuclear power plants in the country cannot push through without
the approval of Congress and the acceptance of the public, the Department of
Energy (DOE) said Monday.
A Philippines start-up
company is converting a pesky invasive water lily blamed for causing flooding,
into fuel, hoping to turn a pest into an eco-friendly alternative to regular
charcoal. Stuart McDill
HiGi Energy,
We convert water hyacinth (abundant pest plants) into
cooking energy centralized by the compensation business model. As of starting
point, Philippines has more than 100 million people and 65% still cooking with
firewood and charcoal, targeted market currently is over 35 million across
Luzon, and Mindanao, in the first year of operation The
Facebook
Making cleaner energy from pesky water hyacinth PATTERNS OF COMMERCIAL WOODFUEL SUPPLY,
DISTRIBUTION AND USE IN THE CITY AND PROVINCE OF CEBU
provides electricity through power generation, transmission, and distribution to
many parts of the Philippines. The Philippines is divided into three electrical
grids, one each for Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao
China’s creeping influence and encroachment in our vital infrastructure shows we
ought to be extra careful especially where the nation’s security is at stake
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Bantayan Island residents will now experience a significant reduction in power
outages with the addition of three megawatts (MW) to its power supply.
Agoncillo, San Nicolas, Sta Teresita, Talisay and Laurel towns are without power
PARTLY FALSE: Power outage over 'entire Laguna'
is a Philippine
government corporation created in 2001 by the Electric Power Industry
Reform Act currently operating the nation's power grid. It assumed all
of Napocor's substation and transmission assets.
The Electric Power Industry Reform Acts: RA 9136, RA 9136
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President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a law sparing consumers from subsidizing
government debt via added electricity charges, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said
Tuesday
Duterte signs Murang Kuryente Act
also known as the NPC or Napocor, is a
state-owned company that serves as the largest provider and generator of
electricity in the Philippines. It is also the principal power provider
for Manila Electric, the only power distributor in the Metro Manila
area. is a private corporation that
maintains and operates the power transmission network of the
Philippines.
National Grid Corporation of the
Philippines (NGCP) have taken on a crucial mandate of bringing light to
every Filipino home, energizing industries, and turning the country’s
wheels of progress.
The Video: NGCP
violated Constitution for allowing Chinese to hold high position
The problems in power distribution are due to outdated facilities in the islands
off mainland Cebu
‘We are wondering why we need to get electricity from the Tayabas station of
NGCP when we can tap directly from
Tiwi or
BacMan geothermal power plants,’ the
regional political party says
Rehabilitation of Tiwi and MakBan Geothermal Power Plants Continues
Retired Supreme Court justice Antonio Carpio warns this is especially the case
if the Chinese themselves handle the maintenance of the Philippines' power
supply
Hontiveros asks for cybersecurity audit of 'China-controlled' NGCP
Defense, energy departments to probe Chinese control of power lines
China can shut off the Philippines' power grid at any time, leaked report warns
Probe sought over concern China can shut down Philippine power
China dismisses fears it can control Philippines power supply
'Onerous' power grid deal with Fil-Chinese firm lacks full oversight: DOE chief
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Energy sources - Etc.
Department of Energy, DOE
Caritas Philippines urges
government to ban fossil fuels
Robin Gomes 02 October 2020
The government must show sincerity in pushing for renewable resources of energy
by revoking licenses of coal-dependent companies, said Bishop Jose Collin
Bagaforo of Kidapawan, the National Director of Caritas Philippines.
The future of the country’s
power sources: How renewable and clean energy can sustain the next generations
INQUIRER.net BrandRoom September 21, 2020
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Energy experts urge PH to expedite
shift to more renewable power sources
Aug 25, 2020 ANC 24/7
Studies on PH environment, natural resources available online
September 27, 2020 Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
Video
AboitizPower on diversifying energy
sources and the power situation in Mindanao
May 10, 2017
August 25, 2020 Ellson Quismorio
A vice-chairperson of the House Committee on Trade and Industry is crossing her
fingers that Mindanao will never get to experience Luzon-level electricity
rates, which is what the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) is projecting
for the near future.
Philippine diocese, activists
oppose coal power plants
Robin Gomes 04 September 2020
September 24, 2020 Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
The Philippines got a failing mark of “D+” due to its strong inclination to coal
power generation, a new Greenpeace Southeast Asia report revealed on Thursday.
Video
#ClimateActionPH: Cebu's battle vs coal
November 28
On Rappler Talk, MovePH editor Voltaire Tupaz and advocates tackle climate
change and coal.
Joining the discussion from Cebu City are anti-coal plant petitioner Sheida
Salazar Henry and Climate Reality Project Philippines Manager, Rodne Galicha.
Coal is one of the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, one of the biggest
culprits behind global warming and climate change.
Video
#ClimateActionPH and Bataan's battle vs
coal
February 21, 2017
There is a growing trend across countries to shift from coal to clean energy
sources. The Philippines, however, is deviating from this trend, having approved
29 additional coal-fired power plants, which will be operational by 2020.
Coal is among the major sources of greenhouse gas emissions, one of the biggest
culprits behind global warming and climate change.
This has sparked protests in communities where coal-fired power plants operate.
Bataan community asks Gina Lopez to close SMC coal plant
Voltaire Tupaz February 15, 2017
Residents complain of health problems, including skin and respiratory diseases,
that are allegedly caused by San Miguel Corporation's power plant in Limay
They claimed that many of them fell ill since the alleged ash spill near SMC's
power facility in Barangay Lamao in Limay town in early January this year.
David Lozada February 26, 2017
On Monday, February 27, affected residents will march to Limay municipal hall to
call on the local government to shut down the coal-fired power plants.
Jules Matabuena February 24, 2017
The group ‘Coal is not cool’ serves as a communication hub for communities
affected by coal-fired power plants and their supporters
February 21, 2017
The provincial government of Bataan says that it would provide housing for 250
affected families within the next 3 to 5 months.
Energy is PH's 'elephant in the
room'
Renee Juliene Karunungan November 14, 2016
Environmental lawyer Antonio La Vina says that in order to tackle energy
problems in the country, there is a need to reduce over dependence on one energy
source like coal.
November 17, 2016
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, at the COP22 in Morocco, also says the world
does not need to give up economic growth to protect the planet.
Renee Juliene Karunungan November 16, 2016
The Philippines has been included because of both a single catastrophic event
and the constant climate impacts that hit the country.
Solar, bioethanol and biomass energy
Solar-powered irrigation systems in Zamboanga City, Kalinga
completed, reports NIA
September 23, 2020 Ellalyn De Vera-Ruiz
It is powered by 28 solar panels that can discharge approximately 200 gallons of
water per minute. It can pump an average of six cubic meters in six hours.
Video
Green revolution in San Carlos City
Nuclear energy
Study on viability of
nuclear energy use set
July 29, 2020 Genalyn Kabiling and Argyll Cyrus Geducos
The government is set to conduct a study to determine and develop the national
position for a nuclear power program in the country, including the possible use
of the mothballed Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP).
Philippine Daily Inquirer October 05, 2020
The Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) can still operate safely despite being
mothballed for decades, an official of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
(PNRI) claimed amid plans of the government yet again to revive the plant.
October 4, 2020 Leslie Ann Aquino
The Diocese of Bataan opposes the rehabilitation of the Bataan Nuclear Power
Plant in Morong, Bataan.
October 1, 2020 Genalyn Kabiling
President Duterte has ordered energy authorities to study the proposed use of
the mothballed Bataan nuclear power plant and consult the concerned communities.
September 4, 2020 - with Video
President Rodrigo Duterte signed an executive order for a study on nuclear
energy, and not to open or reopen a nuclear power plant
Vatican News 31 July 2020
Following the announcement of government plans to explore the possibility of the
use of nuclear power in the Philippines, Bishop Ruperto Santos says he hopes the
study will be “transparent, non-partisan, and not exclusive.”
July 30, 2020 Hannah Torregoza
Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urged the Energy and Science and Technology departments
on Thursday to proceed with caution on President Duterte’s orders to conduct a
government study of a nuclear energy program for the Philippines.
August 7, 2017
Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) said the Bataan nuclear power plant, which
cost the country billions of dollars but was never fueled to operate, can still
be revived and can help push the development of the country’s manufacturing
sector further.
but never went into
operation because it sits on a tectonic fault and volcano.
MIKE WOOTTON November 16, 2016
Videos
Bataan nuclear plant can still operate
Oct 4, 2020 ABS-CBN News
The mothballed Bataan nuclear power facility can still operate despite decades
of unuse, the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute said.
Oct 8, 2020 ABS-CBN News
A leading Filipino scientist on Thursday opposed plans to revive the Bataan
Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP), citing concerns of its hazardous by-product that
will last thousands of years.
Sep 30, 2020 INQUIRER.net
President Rodrigo Duterte wants local consultations with residents of the
province of Bataan on the possible revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant.
Aug 6, 2020 ABS-CBN News
Modular nuclear power facilities ang balak itayo ng gobyerno kasunod ng utos ni
Pangulong Duterte na gumawa ng panuntunan kaugnay sa usaping nuclear.
GMA Public Affairs July 29 2020
Binuo ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang isang Inter-Agency Committee para
pag-aralan ang posibilidad na pagkakaroon ng nuclear energy sa bansa. Ito raw ay
para masigurong may sapat na power supply ang Pilipinas sa pagtaas ng populasyon
at ekonomiya nito. Panoorin ‘yan at ang ilan pang mga balita sa video na ito.
Nuclear power program a no-go sans Congress OK, public
acceptance - DOE
Neil Arwin Mercado September 07, 2020
Wood and plant Energy
Video
Philippines invasive plant could fuel the country's kitchens
Jan 31, 2017
Roy Joseph R. Roberto January 28, 2018
A group of millennial entrepreneurs finds a way to reduce world's dependence on
dirty coal using a very unlikely material: water hyacinth
REGIONAL WOOD ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Electric Power supply - Etc.
The electricity sector in the Philippines
China's creeping influence in PH telco, electricity, water
JC Punongbayan February 20, 2020
Bantayan Island gets emergency power supply
Doris C. Bongcac September 20,2020
5 Batangas towns without electricity due to
Taal eruption
January 14, 2020
January 15, 2020
Ashfall affects electricity only in some areas of Batangas, Cavite, and Laguna,
and Meralco is already working to restore power in these places
National Transmission Corporation, TransCo
file
Magna Carta
Magna Carta for Residential
Electricity Consumers
Law for cheaper power rates signed
Dharel Placido Aug 13 2019
Pia Ranada August 13, 2019
With the new law, electricity consumers will soon no longer have to pay the
universal charges for stranded contract costs and stranded debts in their
electricity bills
The National Power Corporation
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines
(NGCP)
Feb 3, 2020 INQUIRER.net
Senators believe there was a clear violation of the Constitution on the part of
the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) for allowing a Chinese
national hold the second highest position in the company, warning of a possible
revocation of its franchise.
Napocor to help resolve Camotes Islands' power woes
December 28, 2019
Kusog Bicolandia pushes for independent Bicol power grid
Rhaydz B. Barcia December 26, 2019
AboitizPower to raise capacity of Tiwi-MakBan
Danessa Rivera,The Philippine Star August 27, 2019
China control of NGCP 'cause for concern'
Sofia Tomacruz November 26, 2019
Aika Rey December 09, 2019 - with Video
Senator Risa Hontiveros says: 'Ang chairman Chinese, halos lahat ng contractors
Chinese, ang systems software made in China, at ang training sa China. Pero
dapat magtiwala at maniwala tayo na ito ay 'Filipino-run'?'
JC Gotinga December 04, 2019
Can China really remotely control – and shut down – the Philippines’
electricity? Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana wants to find out.
James Griffiths CNN November 26, 2019
The Philippines' power grid is under the full control of the Chinese government
and could be shut off in time of conflict, according to an internal report
prepared for lawmakers seen by CNN.
Agence France-Presse November 28, 2019 - with Video
Senator Risa Hontiveros asks the Senate to conduct an inquiry into the potential
threat of China shutting off the Philippines' supply of electricity
Sofia Tomacruz November 28, 2019 - with Video
'There is no need to worry about the sky falling or imagine trouble where there
is none,' says Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Geng Shuang
Filipinos 'exclusively' control, manage PH power grid: NGCP
China's stake in the national grid is limited to being "technical adviser," the
NGCP said.
Nov 26 - 27, 2019 ABS-CBN News
Cebeco II - Cebu II Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Meralco since 1903 has fueled the growth of the
Philippines and its people. As a premier electric service distributor
Lian Buan October 10, 2019
The High Court directs the Energy Regulatory Commission to review Meralco's
unbundled rates 'for determination of a reasonable and fair valuation of the
regulatory asset base that will provide electricity to consumers in the least
cost manner'
Video
House hearing on the spike in electricity bills
Aug 24, 2020
August 24, 2020 Ben Rosario
Power distributor Manila Electric Company on Monday agreed to defer until
October 31 the disconnection of electricity services of customers with unpaid
bills of at least one month as it continues to address overcharging allegations
aired by clients facing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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