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Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms
Church, rights body push for ‘inclusive, just transition’ of jeepney modernization as phaseout deadline looms.....»»
No extension of party-list registration deadline – Comelec
The Commission on Elections is not inclined to extend the deadline for party-list groups to file the required manifestation of intent to participate in the 2025 elections......»»
PRO-7 warns against use of marijuana-flavored vapes
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO-7) has issued a stern warning against the use and proliferation of marijuana-flavored vape products. Police Lieutenant Colonel Gerard Ace Pelare, the PRO-7 spokesperson, said that they will arrest individuals who sell vapes mixed with marijuana oil. The sale and use of marijuana remains.....»»
Coal plants named primary culprits for power supply shortage — report
Energy consumer advocacy group Power4People (P4P) coalition condemned coal plants run by different firms in the country, named by a study as the “primary culprits” for the continuous predicaments of the country’s power grids......»»
Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health
The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday......»»
Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, May Permit na mula sa DOE
Caramoran, Catanduanes – Mahigpit na tinututulan ng mga residente maging mayoriya ng Barangay Council ang panukalang Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, Caramoran, Catanduanes. Itoy matapos lumabas na ang sinasabing permit mula sa Department of Energy (DOE) na nakapangalan sa isang nagngangalang Adelbert Z. Almario. Si Almario ay tubong Barangay Mabini, Caramoran na nabigyan ng coal […] The post Small-Scale Mining sa Barangay Obi, May Permit na mula sa DOE appeared first on Bicol Peryodiko......»»
Semirara income drops 30% to P27.9 billion
Lower prices of coal and power rates dragged the net income of Semirara Mining and Power Corp. by 30 percent to P27.9 billion in 2023 from P39.9 billion in 2022......»»
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 […].....»»
‘No proper system’ in the Philippines for protection of journalists — UN expert
Irene Khan — who capped off her 10-day mission with a press conference — said that the Philippines lacks a systemic approach to protecting media practitioners, many of whom are on the receiving end of state-sponsored vilification......»»
The road paved with good intentions
I was invited as a panelist in a recent Philippine Loan Market Conference and our topic was Financing the Philippines’ Energy Transition. It was a great panel but I also said something that may have have caused some discomfort (and possibly quiet agreement) among the audience when I said that I am all for financing renewables, but the problem is that we are not giving any incentives to build baseload and we may end up with power shortages......»»
TRO vs PUVMP urged anew as grace period for unconsolidated PUVs nears end
Transport groups on Tuesday once again asked the Supreme Court to issue a temporary restraining order against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program ahead of the "grace period" deadline for unconsolidated PUVs......»»
Igacos mayor gives Nordeco deadline to OK power situation
ISLAND Garden City of Samal (Igacos) Mayor Al David Uy has given the Northern Davao Electric Cooperative, Inc. (Nordeco) only until the end of June 30, 2024 to "online" the submarine cable, which would address the island's power situation......»»
Drivers, operators of unconsolidated PUVs have options – OTC
t is the not the end of the line for public utility vehicle operators and drivers who were not able to consolidate or apply for consolidation of their franchises before the Dec. 31 deadline, as they still have options to sustain their livelihood, the Office of Transportation Cooperatives said yesterday......»»
A near-miss cyberattack puts US officials and the tech industry on edge
German software developer Andres Freund has uncovered a potential cybersecurity threat in the widely used open source software program XZ Utils. The discovery of a.....»»
A near-miss cyberattack puts US officials and the tech industry on edge
German software developer Andres Freund has uncovered a potential cybersecurity threat in the widely used open source software program XZ Utils. The discovery of a.....»»
‘Sayang ang lahi’: Pia Wurtzbach shares struggles as half-Pinay, why no baby yet with Jeremy Jauncey
For Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach, being half-Filipino and half-German was not all sunshine and roses......»»
PLDT, Smart named among world’s leading employers
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications Inc. have been named among the Top One Percent of Leading Employers of 2023 by German firm Institute of Research and Data Aggregation......»»
Lawyer claims Isko Ouano was a victim of ‘mistaken identity’
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — The legal counsel of Francisco “Isko” Ouano believed that his client was a victim of mistaken identity. Lawyer Nelson Macabocsit said he was prepared to prove that Ouano was innocent of the robbery and extortion charges against him. Ouano, 48, along with two other accused – Joselito Agtuca, 46, and German.....»»
Ayala to expand partnership with Bosch
The Ayala Group and German company Bosch are eyeing opportunities to expand further their partnership in the Philippines......»»
ICC can t probe Philippines drug war, Marcos tells Germany s Scholz
MANILA, The Philippines: This week, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told German Chancellor Olaf Scholz the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no authority to probe the bloody war against drugs conducted by his predecessor. Marcos discussed the Hague-based ICC's probe during a bilateral meeting with Scholz while visiting Germany. Former President Rodrigo Duterte officially withdrew from the i.....»»