Renewable energy (RE) advocates may roll their eyes, but the Middle East friction is shouting a bitter punchline: the world still treats fossil fuels like chocolate. The appetite is insatiable and relentless; if the supply runs dry, economies could fall apart faster than a cookie dunked in milk....
The local government of Pasig and the Philippine Energy Research and Policy Institute (PERPI), a government research institute, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen the city’s capacity in promoting programs for efficient energy use and conservation. The signing ceremony was...
The Caloocan City government will provide free shuttle service for City Hall employees starting March 16, as part of its efforts to conserve fuel and energy. The shuttle service will operate from Monday to Friday and aims to help employees reduce transportation costs while supporting the city’s...
Malacañang disclosed that its communications arm—Presidential Communications Office (PCO)—has adopted a hybrid work arrangement, including a four-day onsite workweek and one work-from-home (WFH) day. In a memorandum dated March 8 and signed by PCO Acting Secretary Dave Gomez, the office said...
PARIS (AP) — A group representing many of the world 's wealthiest countries agreed Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects of the Iran war on energy markets and the halt of cargo shipping through the Strait of Hormuz....
A Senate panel on Wednesday, March 11, approved "in principle" the proposals that would grant President Marcos powers to either suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel amid rising fuel costs. "In principle, the members who attended are supportive of the main principle of the bill, which is to give...
The Department of Energy (DOE) has proposed allowing limited imports of biofuels to help lower gasoline pump prices amid rising global oil costs. During a Senate Committee on Energy hearing, Energy Secretary Sharon Garin said the country still has a sufficient supply of refined products such as...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The city government has adopted a four-day work week schedule, pursuant to a memorandum circular issued by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., an official bared Tuesday. Mayor Khymer Olaso said the compressed work week took effect March 9, with working hours from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.,...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Tuesday, March 10, that its operational missions will continue round-the-clock even if the government adopts a four-day workweek for some offices. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said the military is waiting for official guidelines...
The Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) extended a ₱6.1 billion project finance facility to Cornerstone Energy Development Inc. (CEDI), a subsidiary of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., marking the lender’s latest move to solidify its position in the sustainable finance market. BPI said the funding...
The Malabon City government has shifted to a compressed four-day workweek for its employees as part of measures to conserve energy and reduce electricity consumption. The policy was implemented in compliance with the directive of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for government agencies and local...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay announced on Monday, March 9, the city 's adoption of a four-day workweek starting March 16 as part of its energy and fuel-saving steps following the President 's directive to implement energy conservation measures amid the worsening conflict in the Middle...