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
Islamic preacher killed by falling tree in Maguindanao del Sur
DAVAO CITY — An Islamic preacher, Ustadz Abdulbayan Banto, was killed when a large tree fell on his small house in Barangay Buayan, Datu Piang, Maguindanao del Sur, on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, Banto died after being trapped under the fallen tree and debris from his house. He was eventually pulled out by rescuers but was declared dead at the scene. The tree … [Read more...] about Islamic preacher killed by falling tree in Maguindanao del Sur
Philippine Navy rescues 121 stranded passengers in Tawi-Tawi
Photo Courtesy: Philippine nary DAVAO City — The Philippine Navy successfully rescued 121 passengers stranded aboard the passenger vessel ML J SAYANG 1 after it experienced engine failure and was left adrift for nearly six days. The BRP JOSE LOOR SR (PC390) carried out the rescue operation as part of a maritime search and rescue (SAR) mission in Tawi-Tawi. On January … [Read more...] about Philippine Navy rescues 121 stranded passengers in Tawi-Tawi
DPWH commits to holistic approach in mitigating flooding
DAVAO CITY --- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed a comprehensive approach to address the country's flood problems, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) announced on Wednesday. “The President has ordered us to focus on our flood control projects,” said DPWH Secretary Manuel Bonoan in an interview. “These projects need to be resilient and implemented … [Read more...] about DPWH commits to holistic approach in mitigating flooding
