Environment

‘Urduja’ damage in 5 regions placed at P2.1B

MANILA -- Damages caused by "Urduja" to agriculture and infrastructure in five regions have reached the PHP2.1 billion, National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC) executive director Ricardo Jalad said. In an update...

Planned LNG facility, Agus rehab to ensure stable power supply

Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III said the rehabilitation of the Agus-Pulangi hydroelectric power plants in Mindanao and the construction of a liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility to replace the Malampaya natural...

House moves to declare Kalayaan Island Group alienable land

The House committee on natural resources chaired by Rep. Arnel Ty (Party-list, LPGMA) approved House Bill 5614 which seeks to declare the Kalayaan Island Group situated in the province of Palawan...

DOTr orders probe into MV Mercraft 3 mishap

MANILA -- The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has ordered an investigation into the sea mishap involving MV Mercraft 3 which sank off the waters between Quezon province and Polilio Island last Dec....

PPP Center to launch water projects in 2018

MANILA -- The PPP Center is eyeing to roll out five to eight water supply projects of local government units (LGUs) next year. To create a larger market for investors, the center is considering...

Dagupan school eyes solar-powered classrooms

DAGUPAN CITY -- After being adjudged as regional winner in the 2017 National Search for Sustainable and Eco-Friendly School last week, the Malued Elementary School in Dagupan City is now eyeing...

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