The University of the Philippines’ Project Noah has received P1 billion in funding from the DBM to strengthen the country’s disaster forecasting and hazard monitoring capabilities through artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies. Read more »
The long-awaited upgrade of Iloilo International Airport could take a new direction as the government considers using a public-private partnership (PPP) approach modeled after the successful modernization of NAIA and the concession of MCIA. Read more »
Metro Manila’s severe flooding this week has raised questions about whether building more flood control infrastructure is enough to protect the region from increasingly intense rainfall. Read more »
The recent flooding and accumulation of garbage across parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on the country's plans to convert residual waste into electricity, as the government moves to accelerate its waste-to-energy (WTE) program. Read more »
Weeks of habagat rains and recurring flooding in parts of Metro Manila have renewed attention on efforts to strengthen the capital’s defenses against rising floodwaters, including the Japan-backed Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project, which is now 53-percent complete. Read more »
A new nursery facility worth P1.7 million is set to give students and communities in Davao del Sur more opportunities to learn and engage in modern agriculture. Read more »
