Poging GOUD - Vrij
CBK priva seen to aid RE future
Manila Bulletin
|July 12 2025
The Department of Energy (DOE) the privatization of the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric power plant to become a catalyst for greater integration of renewable energy (RE).
In a discussion with journalists, Energy Secretary Sharon S. Garin and Assistant Secretary Mario Marasigan emphasized that the recently auctioned CBK hydro plant will play a critical role in supporting grid stability and responding to any potential power disruptions.
The beauty of our pumped storage facilities, which is the only one at the moment, it’s not only addressing the reserve requirement of our Luzon system, [but] it has already more than 700 megawatts (MW) [worth] of capacity. This facility also provides the necessary ancillary services,” Marasigan told reporters.
Dit verhaal komt uit de July 12 2025-editie van Manila Bulletin.
Abonneer u op Magzter GOLD voor toegang tot duizenden zorgvuldig samengestelde premiumverhalen en meer dan 9000 tijdschriften en kranten.
Bent u al abonnee? Aanmelden
MEER VERHALEN VAN Manila Bulletin
Manila Bulletin
Gearing up for a socio-economic political agenda for 2028
The year opened with the much anticipated signing of the national budget amounting to ₱6.793 trillion, touted as an upgrade from previous spending plans.
3 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH to harness AI for nat'l development - Marcos
President Marcos said the Philippines will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate national development as he led the launch of the Department of Education (DepEd)'s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, or AGAP.AI.
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Sotto says ‘Bato’ not replying to text messages
Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Friday, January 9 disclosed that he has been trying to contact Sen. Ronald \"Bato\" Dela Rosa, but the latter has not been replying to his text messages.
1 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Authorities seize luxury cars linked to Zaldy Co
Eight luxury cars allegedly owned by former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co, who has been tagged in the alleged corruption of flood control funds, were seized by joint law enforcement teams during a raid at a condominium building in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City on Thursday, Jan. 8, the Philippine National Police (PNP) said.
1 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Paeng spearheads charity bowling tilt
Sports icon Paeng Nepomuceno gives back to the community after he spearheaded relief efforts for the victims of calamities in Cebu through the recently concluded Councilor Mon Yupangco Cup Bowling Tournament at the Midtown Bowls in Robinsons Place, Manila.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Mangrove planting: Small acts, big climate impact
Along the country's coastlines grows a plant that quietly helps address climate change.
4 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Laborer hacked, loses left hand
A 29-year-old laborer lost his left hand after he was hacked by his cousin during a dispute over electricity in Sitio Balogo, Barangay Magallon Cadre, Moises Padilla, Negros Occidental on Tuesday, Jan. 6.
1 min
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
PH to harness Al for nat'l development - Marcos
President Marcos said the Philippines will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate national development as he led the launch of the Department of Education (DepEd)'s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, or AGAP.AI.
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Who keeps the Nazareno devotion alive?
When I was young, Mama would have me tag along with her for the feast day of the Jesus Nazareno in Quiapo.
3 mins
January 10, 2026
Manila Bulletin
Making K to 12 work: Turning reform into real employability
When the K to 12 education system was introduced, one of its strongest promises was simple yet transformative: senior high school graduates would be job-ready.
2 mins
January 10, 2026
Listen
Translate
Change font size