DOE sees more Malampaya gas discoveriesFor the first time in over a decade, a new gas supply has been discovered five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya field offshore Palawan, President Marcos said on January 19, 2026. This will be marked in history as the first 100 percent Filipino-led indigenous gas venture,” Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said. Based on initial testing, the well flowed at 60 million cubic feet daily, indicating high productivity comparable to the original Malampaya wells. MAE-1 is the first milestone under the $893-million Malampaya Phase 4 drilling campaign, which also involves the drilling of the Camago-3 and Bagong Pag-asa-1 wells. In 2023, President Marcos renewed SC 38 for an additional 15 years or until February 2039, allowing the continued production of the Malampaya gas field and the drilling of nearby prospects.

Source: Philippine Star January 20, 2026 16:33 UTC