As part of efforts to make its operations sustainable, leading building solutions provider Holcim Philippines, Inc. has signed a 20-year power purchase agreement with Blueleaf Energy to deliver solar power to its cement plants in Bulacan and La Union. In a disclosure, Holcim Philippines said...
Kalookan Bishop Pablo Virgilio David (COURTESY OF RYAN REZO/DIOCESE OF KALOOKAN) Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) incoming president Bishop Pablo Virgilio David urged the public to choose candidates who are "trustworthy" during the 2022 general elections next year. "We should...
When we think of farmers, the first image that usually comes to mind is a middle-aged man who is transplanting seedlings to the field. Very little attention is given to women farmers because of age-old traditions and stereotypes in farming. Around a quarter of the agricultural workforce in the...
Are you done booking your shopping slot in IKEA Pasay City? If you haven't, click on this link. If you're done, then read up and prepare for your big shopping trip to the biggest IKEA store in the world to date. Here are some reminders so you can shop with ease. IKEA PH Pasay store has safety...
November 25 is getting closer by the day, and for those who don't know it yet—it's the opening of the biggest IKEA store in the world to date and it's here in Pasay City, Philippines. And while we're slowly easing our way out into this pandemic that we are in, IKEA Philippines is making sure...
The Philippines and Vietnam had agreed to revive their joint marine scientific research expedition as both sides conveyed to uphold the rule of the law in the South China Sea. MARINE RESEARCH EXPEDITION REVIVAL--DFA–Maritime and Ocean Affairs Office Assistant Secretary Maria Angela A. Ponce...
Solar Philippines Tarlac Corporation (Solar Tarlac), a subsidiary of renewable energy firm Solar Philippines, is planning to raise P4.15 billion from the issuance of green bonds. The proposed green bonds has been assigned a high credit rating of PRS Aa plus with a Stable Outlook by the Philippine...
Senator Richard Gordon said on Thursday, Nov. 18, the President should lead in protecting the country's troops after the Ayungin Shoal incident involving members of the Chinese Coast Guard. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Richard Gordon (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN) "As...
Some people in Divisoria, Manila are no longer wearing face shield on Nov. 8, 2021, the same day the City of Manila scrapped the face shield policy except in hospital and other medical facilities. (Photo by Noel B. Pabalate) The Philippines may continue to see a decline in the number of coronavirus...
The Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) have launched a one-stop shop hub in Bohol-Panglao International Airport to assist returning overseas Filipino workers and arriving international travelers. (FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Overseas...
The Philippines has secured fresh contingent funds from the World Bank to strengthen the country's institutional and financial capacity in managing risks from disasters and disease outbreaks. In a statement, the Washington-based multilateral institution said on Thursday, Nov. 18, that it earmarked...
Laguna and Camarines led their respective divisions in advancing to the semifinals of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines third conference held online Wednesday. The Laguna Heroes routed the Davao Chess Club, 2-0 in the Northern Division while the Camarines Soaring Eagle stunned...
