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EDC TO RAISE CAPITAL USING ASEAN GREEN BONDS

Unlocking Green Energy: EDC P10-B Fixed Rate Bonds By: Robert Buluma Nearly 20 kilometres outside of the city of Ormoc, The Tongonan-1 geothermal power plant sits in mountainous Kananga, Leyte in the Philippines’ typhoon belt. Image: EDC In a resounding nod to the future of sustainable energy, the board of Energy Development Corp.  EDC has given the green light to a groundbreaking initiative. Picture this: P10 billion in fixed-rate bonds earmarked for propelling green energy projects forward. It's not just a financial maneuver; it's a commitment to a greener, cleaner tomorrow. The Rise of Green Bonds Lopez-led First Gen Corp. subsidiary,  EDC is at the forefront of this movement. Their P10-billion offering marks the second tranche of a larger P15-billion shelf-registered ASEAN green bonds. This isn't just about raising capital; it's about rallying investors behind a cause that transcends profit margins. The first tranche, a modest P5 billion, saw overwhelming demand,