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Interviews & Viewpoints | Tirso G Santillan Jr, CEO, Alsons Consolidated Resources: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Articles & Analysis | The Philippines government boosts power supply with agriculture from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Saddled with a legacy of heavy dependence on foreign oil to meet its primary energy needs, the Philippines has a long history of developing alternatives to serve as import substitution so as to counter the escalating cost of energy. In the past these efforts have included demand reduction through increased efficiency, adding greater incentives...
Articles & Analysis | The Philippines develops new energy solutions from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Strong, sustained economic growth along with a corresponding rise in consumption and increasing industrial aspirations continue to drive energy demand to new levels across the Philippines, even as local primary energy resources become more difficult to develop. Domestic oil and gas production remains spotty, with very little progress being...
Strong economic growth and a rise in energy demand have exerted pressure on the Philippines’ energy sector in recent years. With large, easily accessible oil and gas discoveries long since picked over, a continued decline in petroleum production has encouraged a heavy reliance on imports. As the country shifts its energy priorities away from crude oil and towards natural gas, the Department of...
A series of reforms initiated by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III in the last few years have boosted spending on infrastructure and opened key industries to outside investors. The reforms prompted a series of upgrades to the Philippines’ credit ratings and echo initiatives taken in the region as it embarks on greater integration through the ASEAN Economic Community.
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