To keep pace with shifting climate realities and conservation demands, the Ilocos Region is revisiting its environmental priorities through targeted sectoral consultations. These dialogues form part of the Midterm Update
Nueva Vizcaya officials called for a review of the 33.4‑megawatt Pampang Hydroelectric Power Project, a plan put forward by FDC Renewables, the clean‑energy arm of Filinvest Development Corp. The project cuts
To reduce carbon emissions and curb its ₱43-million annual power costs, the Nueva Vizcaya provincial government is stepping up efforts under its Government Energy Management Program (GEMP), aligning with the
Fisherfolk in Ilocos Norte staged a fluvial protest on April 20 to oppose the planned 2,000-megawatt (MW) BuhaWind Offshore Wind Farm, warning it could displace thousands of fishers and disrupt
With coffee demand rising in the Philippines, Bakun, Benguet is emerging as a key producer of premium Arabica. Farmers are ramping up production, solidifying the municipality’s reputation in the specialty
The arrival of the northeast monsoon (amihan) season last November brought cooler temperatures and a welcome shift in electricity consumption patterns. With reduced reliance on air conditioning and fans, demand
On November 10, 2023, the first electric vehicle (EV) designed for public transport in Baguio City was officially handed over to the Irisan Jeepney Operators and Drivers’ Association (IJODA) Transport
Water is a vital resource for agriculture, especially in the Philippines, where farming supports a large portion of the economy and rural livelihoods. However, the country faces significant challenges related
The largest construction trade show series, PHILCONSTRUCT 2024, recently concluded its Luzon leg at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga. Held by the Philippine Constructors Association, Inc., the event
A Booming Energy Transition The Philippines is in the middle of a major energy transition due to the push for the use of renewable energy. This can be seen especially