The Department of Energy (DOE) said it has secured interest from a United States-based (US) firm to explore potential natural hydrogen sites in Luzon, a step in the Philippines’ search for new energy sources. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told reporters that Koloma, Inc., a natural hydrogen...
A Senate Bill has been introduced by Senator Win Gatchalian that aims to provide a three-year specialization college education in the Philippines, reducing the current required minimum from four years to three. The bill, to be known as the “Three-Year College Education (3CE) Act,” is based on...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the ineffectiveness of certain flood control projects, particularly in rice-producing areas, worsens the agricultural damage the country suffers annually due to tropical storms. In a press briefing on Monday, Aug. 18, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said...
Just days away from its potential passage into law, the leading figure behind Converge ICT Solutions Inc. expressed support for the contentious Konektadong Pinoy bill, in contrast to the opposition voiced by other major players in the telco industry. Despite his company being among the four leading...
The Philippines is banking on new trade agreements to boost market access and reverse the decline in exports and foreign investments due to uncertainties driven by the tariff policy of the United States (US), according to Trade Secretary Cristina Roque. Based on data from the Philippine Statistics...
With the online gambling sector turning into a declining industry, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto assured that alternative revenue sources will be “very much welcome” to offset potential losses from stricter regulations or a possible gaming ban. “Any additional revenue stream for the...
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is coming out with a new circular that will extend the validity of the licenses of independent tower companies (ITCs) from the current five years to at least 15 years or longer to match the lifespan of the facilities they are...
The Department of Energy (DOE) said the agency is developing a carbon credit policy for the energy sector to attract investments, reduce emissions, and help the country meet its climate goals. In a statement on Monday, Aug. 18, the DOE said the policy aims to guide energy stakeholders, particularly...
As Metro Manila grapples with persistent flooding during the rainy season, the Department of Energy (DOE) is renewing its focus on waste-to-energy (WTE) as a potential solution to both reduce waste and contribute to the country’s energy supply. Energy Secretary Sharon Garin told reporters that...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) is seeking ₱3.5 trillion in total investments—including support from the private sector—to transform the country’s agriculture sector into a more robust, economically viable contributor to national food and economic security. During the launch of the...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered Light Rail Manila Corp. (LRMC) to compensate passengers who were injured following an escalator malfunction at FPJ Station of Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). In a statement, Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon reminded LRMC to uphold the...
Indian dyes and chemicals company Kiri Industries Limited (KIL) is exploring the prospect of expanding in the Philippines through an integrated copper smelting, refining, and fertilizer production facility, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). In a statement, the DTI said KIL...
