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Pump Prices Shift Again: Diesel, Kerosene Up; Gasoline Rolls Back Slightly
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Motorists and households brace for another round of mixed pump price adjustments this week, as fuel companies announced changes effective 6 a.m. Tuesday, September 30, 2025. According to industry advisories, gasoline will see a rollback of ₱0.20 per liter, while diesel and kerosene will each climb by ₱0.90 per liter.…
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Anticipatory Disaster Law: How Tech Is Powering Early Response
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The Philippines has taken a major step in disaster resilience with the passage of the State of Imminent Disaster Act, a landmark law that allows the government to act before disasters strike. Traditionally, disaster response funds could only be released after a calamity was officially declared. The new law changes…
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Civil Society at the Frontlines: Grassroots Push for Transparency in Infrastructure Spending
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The massive protests that swept Manila in September 2025 were more than just a call against corruption — they were a powerful reminder of the role that civil society and grassroots movements play in holding government accountable. Triggered by revelations of alleged anomalies in over ₱545 billion worth of flood…
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Citicore Unveils Batangas 1: PH’s First Baseload Solar + Storage Facility
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The Philippines has marked a milestone in its renewable energy journey with the inauguration of Citicore Renewable Energy Corp.’s Batangas 1 Solar Plant, the country’s first baseload-capable solar + storage project. Located in Calatagan, Batangas, the 197 MW solar farm is paired with a 320 MWh battery energy storage system…
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Philippines Eyes $800-Million World Bank Loan for Clean Energy, Water Reforms
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The Philippine government is moving to finalize a USD 800 million loan from the World Bank aimed at accelerating the country’s energy transition and strengthening water governance. According to the Department of Finance, the program — formally called the Second Energy Transition and Climate Resilience Development Policy Loan (DPL2) —…
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Nationwide Protests Demand Action on Corruption and Accountability
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Tens of thousands of Filipinos took to the streets this September in what has been dubbed the “Trillion Peso March,” a wave of protests demanding transparency and accountability from the government amid allegations of massive corruption in infrastructure spending. The demonstrations, held in Metro Manila and other major cities, were…
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BSP Tightens Rules on Large Cash Withdrawals to Curb Money Laundering
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The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has introduced stricter regulations on cash withdrawals exceeding ₱500,000 in a bid to strengthen financial transparency and curb potential money laundering activities. Under the new rule, banks are now required to report and closely monitor high-value withdrawals, with additional documentation and verification processes before…
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Alternergy Expands Wind Portfolio with Quezon Projects Acquisition
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Alternergy Holdings Corp. is ramping up its renewable energy portfolio after acquiring majority stakes in two wind farm projects in Quezon province from CleanTech Global Renewables Inc. The deal covers the 96-megawatt Tayabas North and the 150-megawatt Tayabas South wind projects, including their assets, permits, and development contracts. CleanTech will…
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Marcos Declares Corruption Probe into Flood Control Projects — “No One Spared”
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MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered a sweeping investigation into alleged corruption in the government’s flood control projects, vowing that “no one will be spared” regardless of political connections. Speaking at Malacañang earlier this week, Marcos said the probe will cover infrastructure projects from national agencies down to…
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Philippines Switches On First Agrivoltaic Solar Complex with 320 MWh Battery Storage
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Batangas, Philippines — The country has taken a major step toward its renewable energy transition as Citicore Renewable Energy Corporation (CREC) inaugurated the Batangas 1 agrivoltaic solar complex, a landmark project combining large-scale solar generation with advanced battery storage and integrated agriculture. The facility, located across Barangays Lumbangan and Luntal…
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DOE Eyes Renewable Energy as Main Power Source by 2035
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The Philippines is accelerating its push into renewables, with the Department of Energy (DOE) laying out plans to shift the country’s power mix increasingly toward clean energy sources by 2035. Under its proposed roadmap, renewables won’t just supplement, but potentially become the primary source of electricity as the nation seeks…
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Marcos Fires Police Chief Who Oversaw Duterte, Quiboloy Arrests
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Manila, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has dismissed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, a decision that surprised many due to his pivotal role in the arrests of former President Rodrigo Duterte and televangelist Apollo Quiboloy. (AP News) Reasons Behind the Removal Executive Secretary Lucas…