Sen. Chiz Escudero has renewed calls for stronger energy safeguards, including a proposed regional fuel-sharing framework under ASEAN and a domestic crude oil storage system through Senate Bill No. 1993, which aims to establish a strategic petroleum reserve capable of holding up to 180 days of national consumption. Read more »
The Philippines has marked its first significant natural gas discovery in more than ten years with the unveiling of resources at Malampaya East-1 (MAE-1), located roughly five kilometers east of the existing Malampaya gas field off Palawan. Read more »
The Philippines took a significant step toward enhancing its energy security with the signing of Republic Act No. 12120 on January 8, 2025. The new law aims to strengthen the country’s natural gas sector, positioning it as a reliable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly energy source. Read more »
According to a recent study made by the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), the world's oceans are on the verge of becoming too acidic to support marine life or aid in climate stabilization. Read more »
Nearly 2,000 children die daily from health issues linked to air pollution, highlighting a critical global health crisis. According to a recent report by the US-based Health Effects Institute, air pollution was the second leading risk factor for early death in 2021. Read more »
In response to the mounting waste crisis worldwide, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. (SM Prime), one of the top integrated property developers in Southeast Asia, is starting a unified trash management and segregation program. Read more »
