As a follow-through to Malacanang’s issuance of Executive Order (EO) 116, the Department of Energy (DOE) indicated that it will submit its crafted “nuclear power development plan” to President Rodrigo Duterte next month. “Our timeline is December -- to submit it (nuclear plan) to the...
The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) has now stepped in to improve the processing of applications in the food production sector, particularly in the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) and the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI), as complaints on these agencies red tape mount. ARTA Director General Jeremiah...
This beautiful flower is for her efforts as a public servant Photos courtesy of Em Aglipay Villar/Instagram Say it with flowers. And the University of the Philippines Los Baños Institute of Plant Breeding recently unveiled a gumamela (hibiscus) flower variety dedicated to the Department of Justice...
State-run Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) is dangling P2.007 billion as its negotiating price in the targeted divestment of the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power facility and its underlying site. The sale price was slashed marginally -- from the P2.188 billion...
The Department of Energy (DOE) is currently reviewing and processing at least 39 new projects that have applied for certificates of energy projects of national significance (CEPNS) so they can be extended streamlined processes in their permitting and licensing requirements....
Bad luck may have come in threes as the privatization of the 650-megawatt Malaya thermal power plant failed anew on Wednesday (September 23) on its third bid round, therefore, it is prompting asset-seller Power Sector Assets and Liabilities Management Corporation (PSALM) to re-evaluate the...
Nowadays, the majority of us spend most of our lives indoors. And with the ongoing health crisis, it is important to make sure that the air that we breathe at home is also safe. A plant mom One such person who keeps her home’s air quality clean and healthy is Solenn Heussaff, an actress, model,...
If you’re looking to satisfy your inner plantita , check these online plant shops accessible from the comfort of your own home Time spent at home during quarantine has made people realize just how important touches of nature are inside a living space. Whether that’s having a backyard full of...
Starting a collection isn’t always easy--especially one composed of plants. There are a lot of things to consider such as variety, budget, as well as the time and effort needed in order to maintain it. Cyril Sontillano, a plant enthusiast and hobbyist, knows the challenges that come with starting...
