Department of Energy

Also known as DoE

The Department of Energy (DOE), led by Secretary Sharon Garin, is working to ensure reliable electricity supply across the Philippines, focusing on remote areas and renewable energy projects. The DOE aims to electrify 2 million households through microgrids and solar power by 2028, with recent initiatives including the installation of solar panels in Siquijor and the inauguration of a PHP7 billion geothermal power plant in Sorsogon.

This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage.
Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about DoE

Fuel prices to rise next week: Gas up P1.70-P1.90, diesel P1.00-P1.20

Motorists can expect another increase in fuel prices next week due to rising costs in the oil market, with gasoline set to rise by P1.70 to P1.90 per liter, diesel by P1.00 to P1.20 per liter, and kerosene by P0.80 to P1.00 per liter.
Read full story

Marcos vows to resolve Siquijor power and water issues by year-end

President Ferdinand Marcos vowed to address ongoing power and water issues in Siquijor during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
Read full story

Marcos: 2.5M households get electricity since 2022, target 4M more by 2028

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated during his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday that 2.5 million households have gained access to electricity since 2022, and vowed to accelerate rural electrification.
Read full story

Gasoline down, diesel up starting Tuesday

Fuel retailers announced mixed changes in pump prices for this week, with gasoline prices decreasing while diesel and kerosene are expected to increase.
Read full story

Diesel up 40-60 centavos, gasoline down 10-30 centavos next week

Motorists can expect mixed changes in pump prices next week with diesel projected to increase while gasoline may decrease, according to industry estimates and the Department of Energy (DOE).
Read full story

DoE announces GEA-4 with 142 bidders aiming for 10,653 MW of renewable energy

The Department of Energy (DoE) announced on Thursday that 142 bidders have qualified for the fourth round of the Green Energy Auction (GEA-4), aiming to install over 10,653 megawatts (MW) of renewable energy capacity.
Read full story

Marcos swears in Sharon Garin as DOEnergy sec

On Monday, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. swore in Sharon Garin as the new secretary of the Department of Energy.
Read full story

Oil prices rise PHP0.70-1.40/liter starting July 15

Oil prices are set to rise further on Tuesday due to global market movements and geopolitical tensions, particularly concerns over potential US sanctions on Russia.
Read full story

DoE confirms start of Malampaya Phase 4 drilling

The Department of Energy (DoE) confirmed that drilling operations for Malampaya Phase 4 have begun to assess remaining gas resources and ensure energy security.
Read full story

Marcos appoints Dave Gomez as acting PCO chief, Sharon Garin as DOE sec

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. appointed Dave Gomez as acting secretary of the Presidential Communications Office and Sharon Garin as secretary of the Department of Energy on Monday.
Read full story