
Philippines obtains $1-B World Bank agri loan
The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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The Philippines has secured a $1-billion loan from the World Bank — its largest for agriculture to date — to accelerate reforms aimed at boosting productivity,…
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The ignition component had 650 grams of explosive powder in it.
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‘These projects reflect the country’s continuing shift toward a more diversified, resilient, and sustainable energy mix.’
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The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) and Land Bank of the Philippines (Landbank) signed two landmark agreements to enhance scholarships and support for…
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The Philippines recorded a total power demand reduction of 145.43 megawatts during Earth Hour 2026, the Department of Energy (DoE) said Sunday, citing strong…
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JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) — Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for children under the age of 16 on Saturday, after a minister warned digital platforms…
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JAKARTA (AFP) — Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia’s social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday, 27 March, Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the…
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The World Bank Group announced on Thursday (Friday Philippine time) that it will provide financial assistance to member countries — including the Philippines —…
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GT Capital Holdings Inc. grew its consolidated net income by 17 percent to P33.68 billion in 2025, lifted by record earnings from its banking, automotive and…
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People endure, a reminder that while we cannot control everything around us, we can still choose how we respond.
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BAGUIO CITY — City Administrator VJ Cawis revealed that a feasibility study showed solar power could significantly support efforts to improve energy efficiency…
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As part of the emergency measures, Nartatez also announced increased night patrols in residential communities.
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More than five decades separate the Philippines’ responses to two global oil shocks — both of which unfolded under a Marcos presidency — the 1973 energy crisis…
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SoftBank Group is planning to build one of the world’s largest gas-fired power plants in Ohio, aiming to supply massive energy demand from artificial…
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Makati has become the first local government unit in the Philippines to achieve 100 percent renewable energy utilization for its facilities, the Energy…
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