DUBAI, UAE -- The strategy of the Philippines in line with the COP28 Global Stocktake for energy transition will differ to a great extent, because it will be opting for coal plants’ phasedown, instead of the intensified call of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)...
It will not be a mandatory policy – rather, it will be a voluntary retirement or re-purposing of coal-fired power plants that the Department of Energy (DOE) will be advocating for in the country’s multi-tiered ‘just energy transition’ paradigm. As presented by Energy Undersecretary Rowena...
(COURTESY OF PAGASA) The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Wednesday, Jan. 25 said that La Niña continues to weaken, but the chance of “near- to above-normal” rainfall may persist in some parts of the country. PAGASA said La Niña, or the...
Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Benjamin ‘Benhur’ Abalos Jr. reminded the department’s field and regional offices to assist the local government units (LGUs) in formulating their Executive-Legislative Agenda (ELA). Abalos said the submission of the status...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has administered the mass oath-taking of newly-appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the oath taking of the newly-appointed members of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (BTA) on...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pledged his full support to the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as he recognized the vital work the interim government needs to complete in three years. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the oath taking of the...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has prepared a program that will assist in the transition of new local officials in the management of local government units (LGUs) in Ilocos Region. The 2022 Newly-Elected Officials (NEO) Orientation for the governors, and city and...
Relevant stakeholders in the power industry are already advancing priority policy proposals and offering help to Energy Secretary-nominee Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla, primarily in addressing the recurring dilemma of thinning power supply as well as the country’s energy transition agenda to be...
DOH The Department of Health (DOH) said it has already arranged a transition plan for its next secretary. “Nakapaggawa na po kami ng transition plan... Mayroon na po kaming listahan at mga briefers na ieendorso para sa ating bagong Secretary of Health kapag siya po ay nag-assume na ng position...
President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he feels terrible for his wife Liza and their kids, for they are "forced" to leave their everyday life behind as he assumes the presidency on June 30. President-elect Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. feels bad for his family as they have to leave...
As he neared the start of his presidency, President-elect Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos, Jr. assured President Duterte that he would continue his programs as he expressed his gratitude to the outgoing leader for supporting him and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte. President Duterte and...
The Office of the Vice President (OVP) will hold its “final” general assembly under the leadership of Vice President Leni Robredo next Monday, June 27, her spokesperson disclosed. Vice President Leni Robredo and Vice President-elect Sara Duterte (Photos from Robredo, Duterte Facebook pages)...
