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Sustainability
Japan experts to help PH track and deliver on Paris climate goals
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has deployed a team of climate change experts to the Philippines to strengthen the country’s capacity to respond...
Nibertex secures $7M funding for sustainable textile manufacturing
Nibertex, a deep-tech company specializing in PFAS-free waterproof and breathable textiles, has successfully closed a $7 million Series A funding round, a news release...
DTI endorses EV incentive strategy to create nearly 680K jobs
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) expects around 680,000 jobs under its recently approved Electric Vehicle Incentive Strategy (EVIS), which is now awaiting...
King Charles’ vision for the planet resonates with Filipinos, says UK envoy
As the United Kingdom marked the birthday of King Charles III earlier this week, UK Ambassador Laure Beaufils said the monarch’s lifelong passion is...
Singapore, PH push ASEAN Power Grid, more green and digital cooperation
Singapore and the Philippines have agreed to work together to accelerate the development of an ASEAN Power Grid, a long-envisioned plan to link the...
6 eco advocates’ demands for climate justice
With ADB’s Energy Policy Review underway, civil society groups are demanding that the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) take real steps toward a genuine transition. They...
On ACEF’s 20th year, activists demand ADB end fossil fuel financing
As the Asian Development Bank (ADB) celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), civil society organizations took to the streets...
EU, PH launch security dialogue amid rising China-Russia alliance
The European Union and the Philippines have launched a landmark Security and Defense Dialogue, amid the strengthening alliance between China and Russia. High Representative and...
Gov’t backs traditional palay farming in ancestral domains
In a move to reinforce food security while respecting indigenous traditions, the Philippine government has pledged support for traditional palay farming in ancestral domains...
How are Nordic countries leading in circular economy practices?
A delegation from the Philippines recently embarked on a week-long study visit to the Nordic countries of Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Norway, and answer...