The 27-member European Union (EU) will support the Philippines' fight against climate change by contributing about half-a-billion-euros in initiatives that will provide its beneficiaries, including the Philippine government the expertise and access to its technologies. The regional bloc's move was...
The Philippines and the European Union (EU) have signed a bilateral agreement on the Joint Declaration of the Green Economy Program, which aims to support the Philippines in its path to a "sustainable future." *GREEN ECONOMY — President Marcos and European Commission (EC) President Ursula von...
The visit of European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to Manila next week will tackle trade, investment, green economy, digitalization, and security, among others, that aim to bolster the commission’s decades-long relationship with the Philippines. European Commission chief Ursula von...
Twenty startups offering sustainable solutions to environmental issues in Cagayan de Oro, Dumaguete, and Manila recently received support from the United States government. (Photo courtesy of US Embassy in the Philippines) The Philippines-based startups completed on July 21 the US Embassy’s Green...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is optimistic that the country would get more Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs)--which can boost the country's economy--with the launch of the so-called green lanes. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this after he led the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has assured that the One-Stop-Action-Center for Strategic Investments (OSAC-SI) of the Board of Investments (BOI) would not cause delays but would entice potential investors by lifting the bureaucratic load off them. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’...
Citing the need for the country to be more competitive in terms of trade, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said the government has to stop hiding behind "protectionist laws" to make the Philippines a fertile ground for investments. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)*...
Solana Solar Alpha Inc. (Solana Solar), a subsidiary of Altenergy, has cemented a power supply agreement with Villar-led retail electricity supplier company Kratos RES Inc. Under the agreement, Solana Solar will supply Kratos RES with 10-megawatt and up to 20 MW of clean and renewable power from the...
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Kyrie Irving agreed to a three-year deal to stay with Dallas and Draymond Green came to terms on a four-year deal to stay with Golden State according to multiple reports as NBA free agency dealmaking began on Friday, June 30. *Kyrie Irving. (AFP)* Eight-time All-Star guard Irving,...
By MARK REY MONTEJO Mark Belmonte exploded for the University of the Philippines as the Fighting Maroons claimed their first-ever FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup title with an 87-76 win over the De La Salle Green Archers on Wednesday, June 21, in San Juan. *UP's Mark Belmonte. (FilOil EcoOil Sports'...
By MARK REY MONTEJO University of the Philippine and De La Salle forged what is expected to become an epic finals duel after taking down their respective foes in the semifinals of the FilOil EcoOil Preseason Cup in San Juan on Monday, June 19. *UP Fighting Maroons. (FilOil EcoOil Sports' Facebook...
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) -- New Golden State Warriors general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. said on Monday, June 19, the club wants four-time NBA champion Draymond Green to return after reports he will opt out of his contract. *Draymond Green. (AFP)* Green will decline his player option for a $27.6 million...
