Beyond conductivity, another important consideration when choosing an electrical cable is its insulation. Nowadays, common electrical cables are typically insulated with one of two popular materials: polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE). Making the right choice between the two materials comes down to understanding their differences, and accounting for your project’s required insulation, temperature…
Phelps Dodge Philippines continues to strengthen its commitment to industry-academia collaboration by sharing valuable knowledge and real-world insights with future engineering professionals. On April 25, 2026, Phelps Dodge conducted a seminar for 107 fourth-year Industrial Engineering students from the College of Engineering of Tarlac State University (TSU). The session, entitled “Elevating Standards: The Power of…
Phelps Dodge Philippines once again demonstrated its commitment to community service through a successful bloodletting activity conducted in partnership with the Philippine Red Cross on May 12, 2026, at the company’s manufacturing plant in Tarlac. The initiative brought together employees from across the organization in support of a shared goal—helping save lives through voluntary blood…
Electrical safety in the home starts with choosing the right type and the best quality of wire and cable. Domestic wiring powers day-to-day living, from one room to the next. Whether you are a homeowner or an electrician who works on residential installations, it is important to know the different kinds of wire and cable…
Electrical safety remains one of the most important foundations of every reliable installation — and through strong industry partnerships, more communities continue to gain access to proper training and technical education. On May 23, 2026, Phelps Dodge Philippines joined the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines in celebrating “IIEE Electrical Safety Month 2026”…
Phelps Dodge Philippines continues its commitment to empowering future engineers through knowledge-sharing initiatives and industry collaboration as one of its engineers served as the technical speaker during Part 1 of the recently held Kuryente Talk V.5. With the theme “Energizing the Future Through Electrical Engineering,” the event gathered graduating students and engineering faculty members from…
All over the world, electric vehicles (EVs) are on the rise, with the Philippines seeing higher EV sales year after year. With this comes the need to understand how EVs work and the components behind their operation—especially their cables, which differ from the traditional automotive wires used in internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Read…
Cables serve as the lifelines of any electrical system, and for the photovoltaic (PV) systems that supply our solar power, choosing the right type of cable is essential. PV cables, also known as solar cables, are specially designed for solar energy installations, setting them apart from the usual cables used for general electrical purposes. With…
On the 13th day of March 2026, Phelps Dodge Philippines Energy Products Corporation reinforced its commitment to innovation, accessibility, and customer engagement through its active participation in the grand opening of Handyman Store at Robinsons Galleria. The event marked not only the expansion of the trusted home improvement retail destination but also a strategic opportunity…
Demonstrating its commitment to community service, Phelps Dodge participated in a meaningful outreach initiative with the Institute of Integrated Electrical Engineers of the Philippines – Davao Chapter. In celebration of Philippine Heart Month, a medical mission, feeding program, and donation drive were conducted on February 25, 2026, at the Balay Banaag Center. The activity aimed…
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