The Philippines could face a more severe El Niño in the months ahead, prompting calls for the government to put preventive measures in place before water shortages, drought and livelihood losses worsen. Read more »
Retirees can now tap a government-backed loan to help bring solar power into their homes, with the GSIS extending its Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL) to qualified pensioners beginning Sept. 30. Read more »
The Philippine government is targeting a 75-percent net emissions reduction and avoidance over a 10-year period from 2025 to 2035, measured against projected cumulative business emissions, Environment Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna said. Read more »
A P310.9-million farm-to-market road (FMR) is set to improve access to farming communities in Kayapa, Nueva Vizcaya, following the groundbreaking of the Pangawan-Banao Farm-to-Market Road on September 24. Read more »
The IMF backed the Philippines’ LPG and kerosene excise tax suspension but warned against extending the tax break to gasoline amid revenue concerns. Read more »
The ADB approved a $1.5-billion loan to help the Philippines fund fuel subsidies, fare discounts, cash aid and other support amid the Middle East conflict. Read more »
