Seeds of Hope Sprout in Ilocos Norte: INAC and EDC Launches “Sow, Grow, Share” Seed Library Initiative
Ribbon cutting done by Atty. Allan V. Barcena – EDC Assistant Vice President & Head of Corporate Support Functions, Almer Anatolio B. Ratuita – INAC School Principal, and Hon. Matthew Joseph M. Manotoc – Ilocos Norte Provincial Governor (left to right) for launching the Seed Library Hall Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte – In an earnest response […]
EDC champions a greener future at the 5th Philippine Environment Summit
Iloilo City – First Gen-owned Energy Development Corporation (EDC) rendered continuous support to Green Convergence, a gathering of environmentalists from the government sector and the civil society, through active participation at the recently held Philippine Environment Summit (PES), reaffirming its role as a leader in renewable energy and in advocating decarbonizationation in the country. The […]
EDC recognizes strategic suppliers and contractors
Taguig City – Energy Development Corporation Celebrates Vendor Partnerships at Inaugural Recognition Day First Gen’s renewable energy arm, Energy Development Corporation (EDC), recently hosted its inaugural Vendor Recognition Day to celebrate the significant contributions of its key suppliers and contractors in 2023-2024, laying the foundation for stronger collaborations moving forward. The event, themed “Thriving Together: […]
Empowering Women in Geothermal Energy: EDC joins Macquarie in celebrating International Women’s Month
Makati City, Metro Manila – Women’s Month may be coming to a close, but the conversations on empowerment, gender inclusivity, and leadership continue. Energy Development Corporation’s (EDC) Lanie Gatbonton, Head of Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE), joined Macquarie Group’s panel discussion on Women in Tech on March 27, 2025 (Thursday) to share her journey as […]
EDC hailed “Green Company of the Year” at ACES Awards 2024
Bangkok, Thailand – Energy Development Corporation (EDC), First Gen Corporation’s 100% renewable energy arm, was honored with the prestigious Green Company of the Year Award by the 2024 Asia Corporate Excellence & Sustainability (ACES) on November 14, 2024 in Bangkok, Thailand. This esteemed recognition, awarded to only one company annually, highlights EDC’s unwavering dedication to […]
Ormoc City and EDC unveil monument honoring world’s largest geothermal steam field
Ormoc City, Leyte, Philippines — The City of Ormoc, together with First Gen-owned 100% renewable energy arm Energy Development Corporation (EDC), will celebrate the unveiling of EDC’s redesigned geothermal wellhead monument as part of the city’s 77th Charter Day festivities. This monument not only highlights EDC’s four decades of partnership toward a progressive Ormoc City […]
Lopez-led EDC investing P25 billion to drill new geothermal wells
Originally published on philstar.com MANILA, Philippines — Energy Development Corp. (EDC) of the Lopez Group is investing P25 billion to sustain steam flows at its massive geothermal project in Valencia, Negros Oriental. According to a document submitted to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), EDC will use the capital to drill new wells […]
Indonesia awards geothermal concessions to EDC
JAKARTA – Energy Development Corporation (EDC), the all-renewable energy arm of Lopez-led First Gen, has been granted surface exploration and drilling rights also known as the preliminary survey assignments plus exploration (PSPE) for two greenfield geothermal projects in Indonesia. Indonesia’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource awarded the PSPE for the Koto Sani Tanjung Bingkung […]
Globe Telecom Advances Net Zero Ambition in Partnership with First Gen on Renewable Energy
Originally published on itechsolutionph.com To advance its commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, Globe Telecom has renewed its strategic partnership with First Gen Corporation, a leading power generation company providing clean and renewable energy in the Philippines. Globe recently signed a supply agreement with First Gen Corporation (First Gen) to provide renewable energy […]
Telco firm, First Gen shift more Mindanao facilities to renewable energy
Originally published on mindanaogoldstardaily.com THE Philippines’ leading integrated telco network PLDT Inc. (PLDT) and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are expanding their partnership with the country’s largest renewable energy (RE) producer, First Gen Corporation (First Gen) to switch six (6) network facilities in Mindanao to 100% RE. Among the facilities that are shifting […]
