Waste-to-Energy Auction in Philippines Attracts 11 Major Bidders
Eleven companies, including those backed by major Philippine conglomerates, have qualified for the government's waste-to-energy (WTE) auction. The Department of Energy aims to boost renewable energy targets by significantly increasing WTE capacity.
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