Tag: climate-change

Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

THE Philippines is at a turning point in its energy journey. Across the country, households are feeling the pressure of rising electricity demand with more appliances, more electronic transactions and more digital life. At the same time, communities are also living with the realities of climate change: stronger typhoons, longer heat waves, and greater strain… Read More Harvesting energy from the sun: Why solar power matters for our communities

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Subic makes it to Green Destinations 2025 Top 100 Stories

By E.H. EDEJER | December 4, 2025 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT – Subic’s flagship waste recycling program has made it to the Green Destinations 2025 Top 100 Stories, a global competition showcasing destinations that implement responsible, forward-looking tourism practices. Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) Chairman and Administrator Eduardo Jose L. Aliño said the agency’s recyclables collection program… Read More Subic makes it to Green Destinations 2025 Top 100 Stories

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Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference

THE geothermal arm of Aboitiz Renewables Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aboitiz Power Corporation (AboitizPower), showcased its Overhauling Reduction Days Program, which aims to reduce maintenance time for its geothermal plants, as well as the Bay Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project, in a conference recently held in Makati City. Engr. Rommel Austria, Senior Manager… Read More Aboitiz Renewables showcase innovation, expertise at PH geothermal conference

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SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

By Henry Empeño | October 2, 2025 THE Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has launched “Green Equity” guidelines for companies in the Philippine stock market that voluntarily choose to align their equity offerings or listings with environmentally sustainable finance goals. The guidelines are contained in SEC Memorandum Circular No. 13, series of 2025, which was… Read More SEC unveils ‘green equity’ guidelines, the first in Southeast Asia

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US. provides additional P13.8-M to help flood-affected families

MANILA | August 8, 2025 — The U.S. government is providing an additional Php13.8 million ($250,000) in funding to deliver emergency shelter assistance and hygiene kits to more than 3,000 families, or approximately 15,800 persons, remaining in evacuation centers in Rizal, Laguna, Bulacan, and Pampanga following severe flooding in July. This latest assistance brings the… Read More US. provides additional P13.8-M to help flood-affected families

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SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025

SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime) Executive Committee Chairman Hans Sy reaffirmed the vital role of the private sector in disaster risk reduction (DRR) during the 2025 Global Platform of the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR), held in Geneva, Switzerland. Representing the Philippine private sector at the Ministerial Roundtable on “Accelerating Financing… Read More SM Prime’s Hans Sy champions private sector leadership in disaster resilience at UNDRR Global Platform 2025

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Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

By PIA | May 29, 2025 GREENHOUSES can greatly enhance agricultural productivity. They enable year-round cultivation, regardless of external weather conditions, resulting in increased yields compared to traditional farming methods. For instance, Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF), the country’s largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan, which President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited on Wednesday, boasts… Read More Greenhouse and green technology to enhance food security

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HOW SM PRIME CONTINUES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR CLEANER SEAS AND OCEANS

THE quest for cleaner seas and oceans demands unwavering commitment, consistent action, and genuine care for our shared planet. In the Philippines, SM Prime has emerged as an influential champion in this global movement, embracing environmental stewardship not just as a responsibility but also as a core aspect of its corporate identity. SM’s enduring dedication,… Read More HOW SM PRIME CONTINUES TO CREATE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FOR CLEANER SEAS AND OCEANS

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Firemen battled Pundaquit grassfire with sand, tree branches

By E.H. Edejer | March 11, 2025 SAN ANTONIO, Zambales — A huge grassfire here that gained dramatic attention on social media Monday night was fanned by strong winds that stumped firefighters who battled it with rudimentary backpack sprayers, sand, and tree branches. According to a report from the Bureau of Fire Protection’s fire station… Read More Firemen battled Pundaquit grassfire with sand, tree branches

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