Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has formally launched its scholarship program for students and professionals who will be pursuing graduate studies or mid-career academic degrees in nuclear engineering at top-tier universities and institutions overseas. The scholarship program,...
LONDON, England – The Philippine government is now advancing into the final stretch of negotiations for the terms and conditions of the ‘123 Agreement’ that will be signed with the United States for nuclear cooperation, according to Energy Undersecretary Sharon S. Garin. In an interview on...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Yesterday, Sept. 8 was the birthday of Mary, the mother of Christ. Although I have always prayed the “Hail Mary” and in many ways, prayed to our blessed Virgin, it was not until I moved to Mexico two years ago that my affinity with Her, I have felt, has deepened. Multiple...
LONDON, England – The Philippines is taking center stage at the ongoing World Nuclear Symposium here to apprise global investors of the Marcos administration’s renaissance play into nuclear power installations as part of the country’s energy mix by the next decade. Department of Energy (DOE)...
LONDON, England – The planned deployments of small modular reactors (SMRs) by a great deal of energy markets will drive the growth in nuclear power capacity in the decades ahead, according to a report that was released by the World Nuclear Association in an ongoing global symposium here....
Philippine companies that are eyeing to invest in small modular reactors (SMRs) are eyeing inclusion in the targeted negotiation for a trade agreement with the United States for planned nuclear technology installations in the country. According to Aboitiz Power Corporation President and CEO...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS As my last weekend as a 32-year-old, allow me to share with you 32 random learnings, or tidbits, if you will from my 32nd year of existence. In no particular order: 1. As cliché as the saying may go, it holds true: “Life happens when you are...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS To say that this year has been filled with all sorts of curve balls and the most unexpected of challenging circumstances would be putting it all extremely mildly. But how you stood up to every situation with so much grace has not only proven that the most precious of diamonds...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS As the new school year has just begun, I find it fitting to talk about one of my personal advocacies – education. Rather, why among the many causes that need attention, I chose to take a stance in – albeit a small role in the community – trying to make [early childhood]...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS Last Monday, Aug. 7, MovEd had the utmost honor and privilege of signing a Memorandum of Agreement with the Shakey’s Philippines group as its partner beneficiary for one of the company’s corporate social responsibility programs. On a personal note, I was extremely thrilled...
Power utility giant Manila Electric Company (Meralco) is in talks with at least two American nuclear power companies for a "collaborative approach" on this technology as part of the long-term energy solution for the Philippines. Meralco Chairman and CEO Manuel V. Pangilinan noted that these...
IT'S THE SMALL THINGS “The state of our nation is sound and improving. Dumating na po ang bagong Pilipinas.” President Ferdinand “BongBong” R. Marcos ended his second State of the Nation Address in that most hopeful tone. After a little over an hour of stating factual highlights and...
