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Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact

By DOMINIC GUTOMAN AND ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – For environmental defenders, the government’s push for charter change (cha-cha) could worsen the already dire impacts of destructive mining corporations on vulnerable communities. The Kalipunan ng Katutubong Mamamayan ng Pilipinas (Katribu) and Youth Advocates for Climate Action Philippines (YACAP) held a protest in front of… The post Charter change could worsen destructive mining impact appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsMar 11th, 2024

Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say

“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»

Category: newsSource:  bulatlatRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Bangsamoro dangles coal, oil investments

The Department of Energy is bidding out four pre-determined areas or coal and petroleum exploration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (B.....»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 29th, 2024

NEWS BRIEFS | 27 February 2024

Energy exploration in BARMM opened for bidding The Department of Energy has opened four areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for exploration, development, and production of indigenous energy sources. Energy Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said coal exploration marked as “PDA-BC-1” covering 14,856 hectares in Kapai and Tagoloan towns in Lanao del Sur is […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  mindanewsRelated NewsFeb 27th, 2024

Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages

Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  metrocebuRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

‘Ban on e-bikes could worsen congestion’

Regulating electric vehicles like bicycles and tricycles or e-bikes and e-trikes could worsen road congestion in Metro Manila, a group promoting mobility and active transport warned. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

DTI, UNSC partner to secure PH s clean energy transition

DTI, UNSC partner to secure PH s clean energy transition.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsApr 13th, 2024

Alliance Global taps Meralco’s MPower for clean energy

The local retail electricity supplier of Manila Electric Co.is set to supply clean energy to Alliance Global Group Inc. of tycoon Andrew Tan......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

SMC ramping up clean energy investments

Diversified conglomerate San Miguel Corp. is poised to amplify its investment in clean energy to support the growing power requirements of the country......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu

Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 9th, 2024

Early retirement of coal plants to significantly cut CO2 emissions

The early retirement of coal supply agreements in the Philippines is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning the country with the objectives of the Paris Agreement......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 18th, 2024

Councilor to call for staggered tax hike

Councilor to call for staggered tax hike.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 18th, 2024

Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings

Tax Notes: BIR clarifies tax treatment of interest on borrowings.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax

Tax Notes: Online sellers subject to 1% expanded withholding tax.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsJan 13th, 2024

NGCP, ECCP sign deal to advance renewable energy development

In a landmark move toward fostering innovation and sustainability in the energy landscape of the country, the National Grid Corp. of the Philippines and the European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines have inked an agreement to formalize their commitment to mutually advocate the utilization of renewable energy resources in the Philippines to increase the country’s power supply and energy generation......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated News6 hr. 3 min. ago

DOE slates 3rd round of Green Energy Auction

Another round of the Green Energy Auction will be conducted this year as part of the country’s utilization of renewable energy resources and attainment of energy security and reliability, the Department of Energy said......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicopter

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 27th, 2024

Philippine scientists harassed by China helicoper

Another case of harassment at sea by the Chinese has been reported – this time near Pag-Asa Island last Saturday – involving a helicopter, which hovered dangerously close to a group of Filipino scientists doing research work on a sand bar called Sandy Cay, causing minor injuries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

Scientists group condemns harassment of researchers near Pag-asa Island

The Advocates of Science and Technology for the People condemned the harassment of Filipino marine scientists who were conducting research at sandbars near Philippine-occupied Pag-asa Island. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 26th, 2024

United Kingdom government recognizes University of the Philippines scientists’ achievements

Two scientists at the University of the Philippines-Diliman were recognized by the British government for their contributions to Philippine research and development......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024