Alternergy consolidates land holdings
Renewable energy company Alternergy Holdings Corp. recently established land holding firm Triple Play Land Corp. (3PLCo) to centralize its land assets in various renewable energy (RE) projects, including wind, solar, and run-of-river hydro.
Maynilad completes P191M Caloocan pipe replacement project
Maynilad Water Services Inc. has completed a P191-million project to replace 19.69 kilometers of aging pipes in Caloocan City.
Nickel miners eye expansion in Zambales, Pangasinan
Local nickel mining companies are actively exploring opportunities for expansion, as expressed by industry leaders at the Mining Philippines Policy Forum on Thursday.
Malacañang supports new investigation into EJKs
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Malacañang backs the Philippine National Police's plan to revisit high-profile killings related to former President Duterte’s war on drugs. Bersamin, a former Supreme Court Chief Justice during Duterte’s presidency, said the police's initiative aligns with the Marcos administration's commitment to justice and the rule of law, marking a significant step toward addressing extrajudicial killings.
Israel dismisses ceasefire calls amid rising tensions
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a unilateral ceasefire in Lebanon and Gaza, despite pressure from the United States. Netanyahu said a ceasefire would leave Israel vulnerable to threats from the militant group Hezbollah, which has threatened to expand its attacks. The US has intensified its criticism of recent bombings in Beirut and is advocating for increased humanitarian aid to Palestine.
