BAKU, Azerbaijan – As existential threats on vulnerable countries are escalating, one of the major action agendas being advanced in this year’s 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will be operationalization of the...
The Philippines has fallen in the 2024 global ranking that assesses how economies balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability. In this year's Energy Transition Index (ETI) by the World Economic Forum (WEF), the Philippines dropped to 105th out of 120...
(Image by Ariana Maralit) In a world saturated with beauty products promising miraculous transformations, the concept of "clean beauty" has emerged as a refreshing alternative, emphasizing transparency, non-toxic ingredients, and sustainability. While the exact definition may vary, clean beauty...
The heightened interest of the Philippines on nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy solution has so far been whipping up the curiosity of neighbors in the Southeast Asian region to also weigh in this technology into their energy mix. During the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, Energy Secretary...
Razon-led Manila Water Co. Inc. has passed the stringent requirements set by the Department of Health’s (DOH) Philippine National Standards for Drinking Water (PNSDW). In a statement, Manila Water said the East Zone concessionaire's compliance with the PNSDW ensures that its 7.6 million customers...
Following the recent interconnection deal for the Alabat wind project, Alternergy Holdings Corp. (Alternergy) signed a new deal with the National Grid Corporation (NGCP) for the Tanay Wind Power Project in Rizal. Alternergy’s subsidiary, the Alternergy Tanay Wind Corpo. (ATWC), and the NGCP...
Reinforcing the stream of ‘clean energy finance’ for emerging economies is seen as the major stimulus on concretizing the major commitments in last year’s climate change summit and must also top the agenda in this year’s COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Dr Fatih Birol, executive director of the...
Renewable energy (RE) developments in the Alabat Wind Power Project are in full swing, as the Alabat Wind Power Corp. (AWPC) signed an interconnection agreement with the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP). The agreement between the grid firm and the subsidiary of Alternergy...
President Marcos is hopeful to partner with Australian to address the impact of climate change and discuss the possibilities in the clean energy sector. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. speaks during the leaders' plenary session at the ASEAN-Australia Special Summit in Melbourne on...
Barangays in the country will be assessed for their implementation of the nationwide clean-up program every month, President Marcos announced, saying he will closely monitor the program. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a video message on Tuesday, Jan. 9, Marcos said he will closely monitor and...
(Photo taken at FB page of Mayor Eric Olivarez) The Parañaque city government conducted clean-up drive at Redemptorist Channel, Aseana Business Park in Barangay Tambo on Saturday, Jan. 6. Parañaque City Mayor Eric Olivarez led the clean-up activity in line with the Department of Interior and...
Clark Water Corp. (CWC), a subsidiary of Manila Water Co., has settled a water pollution fine for breaching the Philippine Clean Water Act. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange on Wednesday, Dec. 27, Manila Water said that CWC has adhered to the Pollution Adjudication...
