Gov’t pushes renewable energy in off-grid areas via PPP
The Department of Energy (DOE) is seeking to expand renewable energy (RE) use in off-grid areas by partnering with both government agencies and private sector developers. The initiative aims to reduce reliance on diesel generators in communities served by the Small Power Utilities Group (SPUG).
Indo-Pacific leaders rally for coordinated action vs cyber threats
The Stratbase Institute and the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines opened the first day of the Pilipinas Conference 2025 with a high-level forum on cyber resilience at The Peninsula Manila. Government leaders, diplomats, and cybersecurity specialists from across the Indo-Pacific tackled rising digital threats and urged coordinated regional action.
MPA: Powering futures through classrooms and kilowatts
The Meralco Power Academy (MPA) is plugging into Cebu’s brightest engineering minds, sealing new partnerships that fuse classroom theory with real-world voltage.
Maya activates Google Pay for credit cards in PH
Maya has become one of the first banks in the Philippines to bring Google Pay support to its credit cards, opening the door for Android users to make quick, contactless payments anywhere Visa or Mastercard is accepted worldwide.
PLDT backs nationwide push to boost campus connectivity
PLDT Inc. is stepping up efforts to enhance digital access in state universities and colleges (SUCs) as it joins the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) and other major telcos in a new nationwide connectivity initiative. The program, aligned with government priorities and presented to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., is being implemented in coordination with the DICT and CHED.
