TAG
Sustainability
Team Sweden eyes greener buses, better safety standards in PH
Sweden has deepened its partnership with the Philippines in modernizing public transportation, with Swedfund conducting studies to raise bus standards and cut carbon emissions...
Brazil seeks deeper ASEAN ties as Lula joins 47th Summit
By Marinel E. Peroy Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva will attend the 47th ASEAN Summit in October, marking the first time a Brazilian...
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...