Tag: climate-change

Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

MANILA | November 18, 2024– The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Monday lauded local government units (LGUs) for their quick and efficient preemptive evacuation of residents at the height of Super Typhoon Pepito, resulting in just two confirmed casualties as of posting time. Pepito (international name: Man-yi) was downgraded to severe tropical… Read More Preemptive evacuations limit tropical cyclone-related deaths

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United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

MANILA | November 14, 2024—The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional Php196 million ($3.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Tropical Storm Trami. Through this assistance, USAID will support logistics and provide clean water, sanitation, shelter, and cash… Read More United States provides additional P196 Million in humanitarian assistance for Philippine typhoon response

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After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills; calls on PH to end fossil fuel dependence and demand payment for loss and damage

Greenpeace Philippines | October 31, 2024  IN the wake of severe tropical storm Kristine (Trami) and ongoing onslaught of super typhoon Leon (Kong-Rey), Greenpeace today called on the Philippine government to end fossil fuel dependence and to demand payment for loss and damage from those most responsible for the climate crisis. STS Kristine killed at… Read More After Kristine and Leon, Greenpeace raises alarm on oil and coal spills; calls on PH to end fossil fuel dependence and demand payment for loss and damage

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United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

MANILA, October 29, 2024—The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the… Read More United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

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I Squared acquires Philippines Coastal Terminal in Subic Bay

By Tank Terminals | October 24, 2024 I Squared Capital announced today that it has entered into an agreement to acquire Philippines Coastal Storage & Pipeline Corporation and its affiliate entities. Based in the Subic Bay Freeport Zone, and serving the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), Philippines Coastal is the largest independent import terminal in the… Read More I Squared acquires Philippines Coastal Terminal in Subic Bay

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Grassroots groups, climate activists oppose Masinloc coal plant expansion

By Henry Empeño | October 20, 2024 MASINLOC, Zambales — Fishermen and farmers from Zambales, along with climate activists representing vulnerable grassroots communities, sounded on Friday their opposition to the proposed expansion of the Masinloc coal power plant, warning of health and livelihood threats should the project push through. In a petition submitted to the… Read More Grassroots groups, climate activists oppose Masinloc coal plant expansion

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BCDA taps Danish firm for decarbonization program in New Clark City

THE Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has formalized its partnership with Danfoss Philippines Inc. for the formulation of a decarbonization framework in New Clark City, pushing forward the adoption of energy-efficient and carbon-neutral solutions in the development of the rising metropolis. BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang and Danfoss Philippines General… Read More BCDA taps Danish firm for decarbonization program in New Clark City

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‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon

MANILA | September 18, 2024 – Tropical Depression Gener, now outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), and Tropical Storm Helen continue to enhance the southwest monsoon or “habagat”, the weather bureau said on Wednesday. In its 5 p.m. bulletin, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said Palawan and Occidental Mindoro would experience… Read More ‘Habagat’ to bring heavy rains in NCR, other parts of Luzon

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Cayetano pushes PHIVOLCS Modernization Act for improved disaster response

SENATOR Alan Peter Cayetano is pushing for a comprehensive plan to strengthen the capabilities of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), emphasizing the urgent need to upgrade the agency’s resources to better prepare the country for natural disasters. “We should really give all the effort for this modernization bill. It will help us… Read More Cayetano pushes PHIVOLCS Modernization Act for improved disaster response

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Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

By Henry Empeño | September 11, 2024 SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — The Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA) declared on Wednesday its commitment to bring to zero balance all the carbon footprint of industries, business establishments, offices and households in the Subic Special Economic and Freeport Zone within 16 years. SBMA Ecology Center manager Amethya dela… Read More Subic Bay Freeport sets carbon-neutral goal

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