EDC head urges switch to renewables to address climate change
The energy sector is undeniably a significant contributor to climate change, which underscores why industry players – government, investors and consumers, should all act collectively, decisively and quickly to switch to low carbon options. This was the main point raised by Richard Tantoco, president and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of geothermal leader Energy Development Corporation […]
Philippine Star: EDC retains top credit rating for P10.5-B bonds
The Energy Development Corporation (EDC) is a pioneer in generating 100% clean, renewable, and reliable power as an electricity supplier in the Philippines for over 40 years. With power plants all over Visayas and Mindanao, the company is one of the biggest producers of geothermal energy in Asia and is expanding its reach in […]
EDC establishes biodiversity park in UPLB
(Left -Right): Tracy Peralta, Head of EDC CSR Dept; Onel Luna, EDC HR manager; Art Valdez, EDC director; Dr. Fernando Sanchez, UPLB chancellor; Dr. Willie Abasolo, UPLB College of Forestry & Natural Resources dean; Prof. Roniel Manalo, UPLB CFNR associate dean and Dr. Ramon Razal, former UPLB CFNR dean Geothermal leader Energy Development Corporation […]
My love is like a Red, Red …RAFFLESIA?
Mabi David“Which species is your favorite?” I was often asked this question by the botanists I interviewed for the book Rafflesia of the Philippines, published last year by EDC. It was a question that often stumped me. To my untrained eye, they all looked the same: scary. In fact, maybe even a little ugly. To […]
Staying the Course
Four years ago, Juvilyn Ahit, John Mark Edar, Rechie Maghari and Gemar Magsayao are all youth residents of Kidapawan. For a time, they all had noble aspirations to help uplift their families’ economic conditions. They wanted to be able to contribute to their community as well but saw no clear path to reach those dreams. […]