ERC rejects additional commissioners, cites collaboration issues instead
The Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) has rejected proposals to increase its number of commissioners from five to nine, saying the move would not solve the agency’s current challenges.
No resurgence of ASF despite isolated case in Quezon City
The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday confirmed that African swine fever (ASF) cases in the Philippines remain low, despite an isolated detection in Quezon City.
Iloilo City launches digital system improving waste management
The Iloilo City Government has teamed up with the Coca-Cola Foundation Philippines and Central Philippine University (CPU) to launch Project AGUBAY, a new digital system aimed at improving waste management across 180 barangays.
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.
