Clean energy group Center for Energy, Ecology, and Development (CEED) hailed on Friday, May 7 the apparent decision of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to move away from coal, which has long been regarded as a dirty energy source. (Photo by Wander Fleur / Unsplash) "Today, the Asian Development...
The Manila Electric Company (Meralco)--the local power distribution giant that has been linked by environmentalists to coal--is apparently pivoting toward a "greener" future. (Photo by Karsten Wurth/ Unsplash) This was learned during a recent virtual forum on multi-sector integration of so-called...
Jot down another victory for all the anti-coal advocates out there. Clean energy and consumers rights group Power for People Coalition (P4P) hailed on Wednesday, April 28 the cancellation of the 600-megawatt (MW) Subic coal plant project listed under Redondo Peninsula Energy Inc. (RP Energy),...
In celebration of Earth Day 2021, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a coastal clean-up drive in Tanza, Cavite on Thursday, April 22, where they collected four tons of garbage. The PCG shared in a Facebook post several photos of Coast Guard Station Cavite personnel who participated in the...
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is increasing the fees it charge on banks’ deposits and reinstating fees for withdrawals of cash transactions as part of its Clean Note and Coin Policy (CNCP) and to improve the circulation of fit banknotes. Based on Circular No. 1106, the BSP is...
Two liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, with combined investments of P44 billion, had been issued certifications by the Department of Energy (DOE) as “energy project of national significance” or EPNS that will entitle them to streamlined process of permitting....
