Mindanao getting to 50/50 Energy Parity, one step at a time

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Slowly but surely, Mindanao is moving towards attaining a just energy transition target of a 50/50 thermal/renewable energy (RE) mix in its power grind. In just two months, two more establishments in Cagayan de Oro have been converted to 100% Renewable Energy by First Gen Corp (First Gen). Last Oct 3, …

XU Press awarded 5 Publication Grants 2025 by the NBDB

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Xavier University-Ateneo de Cagayan’s boutique sized XU Press has attained another milestone in its publication journey. In an announcement posted in its social media page, the National Book Development Board (NBDB) announced the recipients of its 2025 Publication Grant. From 238 applications, the NBDB selected 20 submissions that will be its …

CUMC 1st Normin Hospital powered by 100% Renewable Energy

Taps geothermal power from First Gen CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- Capitol University Medical Center (CUMC), one of the largest private medical facilities in Mindanao, is the first hospital in Northern Mindanao to be fully powered by renewable energy (RE). Under the agreement signed by CUMC and First Gen Corporation (First Gen)  officials last month, the latter would supply 900 kilowatts …

Proven Tech to be used in the Rehab, Operation and Maintenance of Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY – A Mindanao-based consortium unsolicited proposal to rehabilitate, operate and maintain the Agus-Pulangi Hydropower Complex (APHC) will be using proven technology and management systems previously used in the grid by the National Power Corporation (Napocor). The Greenergy Renewables Group Inc. (GRGI) submitted the unsolicited proposal dubbed Energy Storage Project (ESP) to …

FORMA aims to elevate Mindanaw Art and Design to the Mainstream

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY- A new arts and culture initiative created by three of Mindanao’s Best and Brightest Creatives aims to rocket the island’s rich tradition to the mainstream consciousness. Dubbed FORMA, Vibrant Mindanao Design Commune, it is the brain child of Jerome de la Fuente with Chris Gomez and Shine J. Casiño. Concept “For …