DAVAO CITY --- Plastic waste accounts for 91% of the marine debris collected in Manila Bay, an environmental group reported last week. During a press conference, the EcoWaste Coalition, in partnership with De La Salle University - Dasmariñas, presented the findings of its 2024 Marine Litter Monitoring Survey Report. The report revealed a 36% decrease in the volume of marine … [Read more...] about Plastic makes up 91% of marine litter in Manila Bay – Group
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UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) renewable energy firm Masdar will invest up to $15 billion in renewable energy (RE) and battery energy storage system (BESS) projects in the Philippines. The agreement was formalized last week when Masdar signed an implementation agreement between Masdar and the Department of Energy (DOE) during the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW). … [Read more...] about UAE’s Masdar to Invest $15 Billion in Philippine Clean Energy Projects
Recto resolves concerns on National Tax Allotment shares of LGUs in dialogue with City Mayors
DAVAO CITY ---Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto addressed concerns regarding the computation of National Tax Allotment (NTA) shares for local government units (LGUs) during a productive dialogue with city mayors on January 15, 2025. Secretary Recto provided a detailed, line-by-line briefing on the NTA computations, ensuring full compliance with the principles of the 2019 … [Read more...] about Recto resolves concerns on National Tax Allotment shares of LGUs in dialogue with City Mayors
Coca-Cola bottler nag-ilis og ngalan
DAKBAYAN SA DAVAO --- Unsa kuno ka kulba hinam nga pangalan ang gipuli sa ngalang ang Coca-Cola Beverages Philippines Inc. Gikan sa kanhi pangalan niini, gitawag na kini og Coca-Cola Europacific Aboitiz Philippines Inc. Sumala ni Gareth McGeown, ang presidente ug CEO sa kompanya, ang ilang bag-ong ngalan nagpaila sa usa ka kulbahinam nga bag-ong yugto sa ilang panaw … [Read more...] about Coca-Cola bottler nag-ilis og ngalan
Go leads Senate hearing on PhilHealth reform
DAVAO CITY --- Senator Bong Go, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health, led a hearing on January 16 to address issues within the country’s healthcare system, focusing on improving access to health services, particularly for the poor. During the hearing, Go emphasized the need to ensure that health services are accessible to all Filipinos. "Health should not be a … [Read more...] about Go leads Senate hearing on PhilHealth reform
