MANILA — The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) allotted PHP172.72 million to boost the research and development (R&D) capabilities of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the country, the agency said Wednesday. The budget is allocated for the first year of implementation of the program called RD Lead, which will be implemented as soon as the […]
Taguig integrated terminal expected to ease traffic in EDSA
MANILA — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has lead the groundbreaking Wednesday of the Taguig Integrated Terminal Exchange (ITX) Project which is expected to ease traffic congestion in Epifanio delos Santos Avenue (EDSA). The Taguig ITX will cater to all provincial buses coming from the southern part of Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. The terminal project which […]
Rise in peak power demand seen in 2018
MANILA — The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) announced Wednesday that their peak demand forecast for 2018 may exceed 2017 figures, based on the firm’s current data and actual figures from 2017. In a press conference held at the NGCP Main Office in Quezon City, lawyer Cynthia Perez-Alabanza, spokesperson for the NGCP, indicated that the company […]
Paoay farmers’ groups get new agri-equipment
PAOAY, Ilocos Norte — A brand new pay loader, mini-back hoe, and tractor were on display in front of the municipal hall Monday, ready for distribution to farmers’ associations here. Paoay Mayor Jessie Galano said these equipment were acquired by the municipal government through a soft loan from the Land Bank of the Philippines. According […]
Aboitiz donates 2,300 safety glasses to DND
MANILA — The Aboitiz Foundation, Inc. formally turned over to the Department of National Defense (DND) 2,300 units of Delta Plus safety glasses for use of combat personnel Monday. The items were formally received by Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana from Aboitiz Group head Sabin Aboitiz during the ceremonial handover at the DND Social Hall in Camp […]
DICT releases guidelines for entry of new telco player
The Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) has released its guidelines for the entry of a new major player in the local telecommunications industry. Applicants should have a valid congressional franchise; not a subsidiary, affiliate, or have any corporate or financial interest with PLDT Inc. and Globe Telecom as of December 31, 2017 and […]
Leyte town welcomes proposed geothermal energy exploration
CARIGARA, Leyte – The local government here is open to geothermal explorations in its upland areas hugging the neighboring mountains of Kananga town and Ormoc City, which are the prime sources of geothermal energy for the Energy Development Corporation (EDC). Carigara Mayor Eduardo Ong said on Thursday they can look at further economic benefits for the […]
WHO lauds PH’s new tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
MANILA — The World Health Organization (WHO) has lauded the Philippines’ new excise tax imposed on sugar-sweetened beverages, according to presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “WHO had positive remarks for our sugar-sweetened beverages tax provisions,” Roque said during Palace briefing on Monday. Roque said WHO has dubbed the passage of Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) […]
Diesel, kerosene prices up on Tuesday
MANILA — Petroleum companies announced Monday that due to movements in international oil trading, local pump prices for diesel will increase by 55-centavos per liter and kerosene, by 30-centavos per liter on Tuesday. Caltex Philippines, Petron, Seaoil, PTT Philippines, and Eastern Petroleum will implement the adjusted prices at 6 a.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the price freeze […]
PH tops world’s energy environmental sustainability index for 3rd year in a row
MANILA — Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi announced Monday that for the third consecutive year, the Philippines ranked No. 1 in the World Energy Council’s World Energy Trilemma Index (WETI) 2017 for having the best energy environmental sustainability among 125 countries. WETI ranks countries based on three criteria: energy security, energy equity, and environmental sustainability. “We welcome […]
Investors’ confidence remains high despite TRAIN law: Lopez
MANILA — Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said confidence of investors in the country remains high even with the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Act this year. In an interview on Radyo Pilipinas’ Cabinet Report sa Teleradyo with Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar on Saturday, Lopez cited that the sustained […]