Pres. PNoy Rejects Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla’s Resignation

President Benigno Simeon Aquino III confirmed through Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda that he did not accept Energy Secretary Jericho Petilla’s resignation. According to the President of the Philippines, Pres. PNoy, Secretary Jericho Petilla has done much in the aftermath of super typhoon “Yolanda.” According to the Palace, Pres. Aquino met with Petilla on December 26 … Read more

Energy Secretary Petilla: Gov’t May End Up Operating Malampaya Project

Philippine government may halt  the operation on Malampaya natural gas field project if it is determined not to extend the service contract of the consortium led by Shell Philippines Exploration B.V. (SPEx), Department of Energy(DOE) Secretary Carlos Jericho Petilla said. Malampaya Deep Water Gas-to-Power Project (Malampaya) is a US$4.5 billion joint venture the Royal/Dutch Shell subsidiary Shell … Read more