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
Health and Science
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
DOH says alleged international health concern still unverified, urges public to stay calm
DAVAO CITY --- The Department of Health (DOH) has clarified that there is currently no confirmation regarding an alleged international health concern circulating on social media. The information has not been validated by the World Health Organization (WHO) or any other credible health authority. In a written statement, the DOH emphasized that the Philippines remains active … [Read more...] about DOH says alleged international health concern still unverified, urges public to stay calm
Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
DAVAO CITY – The Department of Foreign Affairs, in close coordination with the Philippine Embassy in Phnom Penh and the Inter-Agency Council Against Trafficking (IACAT), facilitated the return of 13 Filipino surrogates who had been convicted by a Cambodian court on December 2, 2024, for violating Cambodia’s Law on the Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual … [Read more...] about Repatriation of 13 Filipino Surrogates from Cambodia
71 cases of acute stroke recorded from Dec. 21-27: DOH
MANILA – The Department of Health (DOH) reported 71 cases of acute stroke from Dec. 21 to Dec. 27, as part of its monitoring during the holiday season. DOH Assistant Secretary and Spokesperson Albert Domingo shared the figures during the Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, noting that the data was collected from sentinel hospitals. “Apatnapu’t isa ang nagkaroon ng … [Read more...] about 71 cases of acute stroke recorded from Dec. 21-27: DOH
