Landbank Backs CREC Solar Projects with P11.7 Billion Loan
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Landbank Backs CREC Solar Projects with P11.7 Billion Loan

The state-run Land Bank of the Philippines has provided P11.68 billion (approx. $200 million USD) in loan to Citicore Renewable Energy Corp. (CREC) for five solar power projects in Batangas, supporting CREC's nationwide expansion of solar energy infrastructure.

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