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After making substantial strides in transitioning to renewable energy (RE) in the past two years, the Philippines has ascended six positions to secure the 4th spot, trailing only behind India, China, and Chile for clean energy investments. The BloombergNEF Climatescope 2023 report reveals that among 110 emerging economies, the Philippines...

In response to the private sector's appeal for government support of the local industry, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. advocates the incorporation of locally-produced building materials for upcoming infrastructure projects,  Last October 2023, the President met with the infrastructure cluster of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), led by businessman Sabin...

The Philippine government is embracing the esports phenomenon to boost tourism, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) recently signing an agreement with MOONTON Games, a gaming developer. This memorandum of agreement (MOA) aims to facilitate tours for both local and international fans attending the M5 World Championship in December 2023,...

Last September 2023, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially approved the "Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act," a piece of legislation designed to tackle issues such as unemployment, lack of jobs, and various labor market challenges in the Philippines. According to the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), the enactment of...

Pasig City's local government, in partnership with the Department of Education (DepEd), has launched an initiative to provide a transportation allowance of P1,500 to support K-12 public school students and their parents. Mayor Vico Sotto announced in a social media post that the giving out of transportation allowance will take...

Photo Source: Department of Public Works and Highways Thanks to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Manila North Road (MNR) in Angeles City, Pampanga, has been transformed into a significantly improved and safer road network, providing travelers with a more efficient and secure journey. There are two segments...

According to the Henley Passport Index, a global ranking that evaluates the travel freedom of citizens from different nations, the Philippines has climbed four spots in passport ranking in the third quarter of 2023, occupying the 74th spot — an advancement from its 78th position in 2022. This improvement can...

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. spearheaded the inauguration of the Lake Mainit Hydroelectric Power Plant in Jabonga, Agusan del Norte, boasting a capacity of 24.9 megawatts. He said that the power plant is projected to benefit approximately 45,000 households and create socio-economic prospects for residents not only in Agusan del...

An official announcement was made last July 13, 2023, stating that in order to tackle the scarcity of plastic cards, the Land Transportation Office or LTO will introduce a digital or electronic rendition of the driver's license this month.  Quick Recap In April 2023, LTO expressed that they were running out...

Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte announced that the Quezon City government is looking into implementing the ‘15-minute city’ strategy, an urban concept aimed at making all necessary services easily reachable within a 15-minutes brief walking or bike ride from the residents' homes. The 15-minute-city concept was first coined by Paris-based...

Left image: UP-PGH, Manila - Photo Source: University of the Philippines Manila The Marcos administration intends to establish numerous specialty hospitals across the country, starting with the construction of a cancer center at the University of the Philippines-Philippine General Hospital (UP-PGH) in Manila. This cancer center is the first PPP or...

The Department of Agriculture (DA) in the Philippines has taken a significant step towards supporting local farmers and enhancing the onion industry. An announcement by the DA revealed plans to construct six cold storage facilities across four onion-producing regions. These facilities aim to address the challenges faced by farmers...