AboitizPower Agrees to Supply 30 Megawatts to Negros Cooperative
•February 18, 2026
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Why It Matters
The partnership provides a reliable, greener power source for Negros’ expanding industries, supporting regional economic growth and AboitizPower’s clean‑energy ambitions.
Key Takeaways
- •30 MW supply splits: 10 MW solar, 20 MW baseload
- •Supports Noneco’s growing industrial demand
- •Aligns with AboitizPower’s 3,700 MW clean‑energy target
- •Balances renewable intermittency with grid reliability
- •Marks second regional deal after 2024 baseload agreement
Pulse Analysis
The Philippines’ electric cooperatives are under pressure to modernize as local manufacturing and tourism sectors expand. By blending solar output with conventional baseload generation, AboitizPower offers a pragmatic solution that mitigates the volatility of pure renewable feeds while delivering the consistent energy needed for factories, hospitals, and households across Northern Negros. This hybrid model reflects a broader shift in the country’s power procurement strategies, where reliability remains paramount alongside sustainability goals.
For AboitizPower, the 30 MW contract is more than a regional sale; it is a concrete step toward its 2030 target of 3,700 MW of clean‑energy capacity. The company’s recent financial closures on battery‑energy‑storage projects in Benguet illustrate an integrated approach: renewable generation, storage, and strategic baseload assets work together to provide ancillary services and reserve market participation. Such diversification not only strengthens the firm’s market position but also showcases how Philippine utilities can leverage mixed‑technology portfolios to meet both regulatory mandates and investor expectations.
The deal’s ripple effects extend to the broader Negros economy. A stable, competitively priced power supply lowers operational costs for businesses, encouraging further investment in the island’s agro‑processing, renewable‑energy manufacturing, and logistics hubs. As grid stability improves, municipalities can pursue digital infrastructure upgrades and smart‑grid initiatives, accelerating the region’s transition to a low‑carbon future. This agreement therefore serves as a template for other cooperatives seeking to balance green ambitions with practical reliability requirements.
AboitizPower agrees to supply 30 megawatts to Negros cooperative
Aboitiz Power Corp. to supply 30 MW of renewable and baseload electricity to Northern Negros Electric Cooperative Inc.
Published: February 18 2026
Aboitiz Power Corp. agreed to provide 30 megawatts of electricity to Northern Negros Electric Cooperative Inc. (Noneco), using renewable energy and baseload power to stabilize the energy supply in the province.
In a statement on Wednesday, Feb. 18, AboitizPower said the agreement comprises 10 megawatts of solar power and 20 megawatts of baseload supply to meet rising demand within Noneco’s franchise area.
The companies did not disclose the financial terms of the deal or a specific commencement date for the deliveries. The partnership comes as regional cooperatives in the country seek to balance the intermittency of renewable sources with the reliability of traditional thermal power.
Gerard Roxas, AboitizPower vice president for wholesale commercial planning and portfolio, said the deal provides a “balanced solution” that addresses both sustainability targets and the necessity for a steady grid.
Noneco, which serves the northern portion of Negros Island—including the cities of Cadiz, Sagay, Escalante, and San Carlos—has faced increasing pressure to modernize its power procurement as local industries expand.
Noneco Board President Nicolas U. Camara said the steady supply at competitive rates is intended to support local growth and improve the quality of life across the cooperative’s coverage area, which also includes the municipalities of Victoria, Manapla, Toboso, E.B. Magalona, and Calatrava.
For AboitizPower, the deal aligns with its broader corporate strategy to build 3,700 megawatts of clean‑energy capacity by 2030. The company’s renewable arm, SN Aboitiz Power, recently reached financial closure for two battery‑energy‑storage‑system projects in Benguet. Those facilities, linked to the 40‑megawatt Binga and 40‑megawatt Ambuklao hydropower plants, are designed to provide ancillary services to the Luzon grid via the reserve market.
This is the second major supply deal for AboitizPower in the region within the past year. In 2024, Negros Electric and Power Corp. secured a 20‑megawatt baseload supply agreement with the company to help stabilize the grid following the impact of Typhoon Tino. Under that separate arrangement, power is sourced from the Therma Visayas unit to support Negros Power’s five‑year modernization program.
University innovation hubs generate ₱24 million from IP commercialization in 2025
By Dexter Barro II
Published: February 18 2026
The network of more than 100 universities, colleges, and research centers serving as innovation and technology support offices (ITSOs) generated over ₱24 million in income from intellectual‑property (IP) assets in 2025, the Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines (IPOPHL) said.
In a statement, IPOPHL said ITSOs posted a 19 percent increase in income last year to ₱24.3 million, up from the ₱20.4 million recorded in 2024.
IPOPHL Acting Director General Nathaniel S. Arevalo said the improvement in income generation reflects the growing popularity of IP commercialization among ITSOs across the country. Commercialization pathways under ITSOs include licensing, spin‑offs, and direct sales.
“[ITSOs] highlight how research and innovation not only contribute to knowledge and societal benefits, but also generate tangible economic value for the institutions and stakeholders involved,” said Arevalo.
Launched more than a decade ago, ITSOs were established by IPOPHL to enhance access to patent information for use in research, education, idea generation, and general business development at the local level. ITSOs, acting as patent‑service providers, conduct not only patent searches but also patent drafting, prosecution representation, advisory services, training, and overall IP management.
IPOPHL said the program currently has 103 members nationwide.
Last year, IP registrations in ITSOs surged by nearly 44 percent to a record‑high 3,242 filings, compared to 2,257 filings in the previous year. ITSOs accounted for half of resident patent filings, covering 506 of the 999 total registrations. They also contributed 47.7 percent (858 of 1,800) of utility‑model filings and 28.8 percent (454 of 1,578) of industrial‑design applications.
Beyond domestic gains, the ITSO program also participates in the global effort to help innovators commercialize IP assets through the global network of technology and innovation support centers (TISCs) established by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
Alex Riechel, head of WIPO’s TISC development section, said the growth of ITSO initiatives in the Philippines and the broader Southeast Asia reflects the region’s commitment to fostering IP innovation. Riechel stressed the need to sustain this momentum to facilitate the entry of innovations into the market, creating more value from IP assets in the process.
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