DA inaugurates vaccine development center at CLSU campus
The Department of Agriculture (DA) officially inaugurated the vaccine unit at the Center for Transboundary Animal Diseases (CenTrAD) on Tuesday.
ADB forecasts 4.9% growth for Developing Asia-Pacific, tariff risks notwithstanding
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has projected a 4.9 percent economic growth rate for developing Asia and the Pacific in 2025, slightly down from 5 percent in the previous year, according to the ADB's latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report released today.
ADB forecasts strong Philippine growth, ‘Blue Economy” opportunities
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has forecast that the Philippine economy will grow at a robust pace of 6.0 percent in 2025 and 6.1 percent in 2026, driven by strengthened domestic demand and sustained public investment. This growth follows a 5.6 percent expansion in 2024.
Alternergy takes delivery of largest wind turbines in Philippines
Alabat Wind Power Corp., a unit of listed renewable energy innovator Alternergy Holdings Corp., received the first two units of the largest wind turbines to be installed in the Philippines.
House TriCom cites SocMed figures in contempt
The House of Representatives Tri Committee investigating fake news and misinformation has cited social media personalities Sass Rogando Sasot, Jeffrey Celiz, and Lorraine Badoy-Partosa in contempt for repeatedly failing to attend hearings. The TriCom ordered their arrest for continued absence without offering any legal excuse. Additionally, vlogger Mark Lopez was cited for contempt after posting a maligning remark about the panel following his appearance at the third hearing. Once arrested, the four will be detained at the House until the hearings are concluded. The four are known supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte.
