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  • Experts: PHL can learn from Malaysia’s tighter social media regulations

    THE PHILIPPINES could combat the growing number of cybercrimes by following Malaysia’s recent move to require social media platforms to secure regulatory licenses to operate in the country, experts said.

  • How can the world reduce deaths from extreme heat?

    The world will need to adapt to increased temperatures. What can societies do to save lives?<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/how-can-the-world-reduce-deaths-from-extreme-heat" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/reducing-extreme-heat-featured.png"/></a>

  • PEZA still confident it can meet P200-B investment goal

    THE PHILIPPINE Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) is still hopeful it could approve at least P200 billion worth of investments this year, despite the steep drop seen in the first half. The statement comes after the investment promotion agency (IPA) reported a 43.6% decline in approved investments to P45.48 billion in…

  • PHL can still exit ‘gray list’ by October — analysts

    THE PHILIPPINES may still be able to exit the “gray list” of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) by October if it implements the necessary reforms, according to analysts. This after the FATF kept the Philippines on the “gray list” of jurisdictions subjected to increased monitoring for “dirty money” risks.…

  • Trachoma: how a common cause of blindness can be prevented worldwide

    The world has seen a large decline in trachoma, but millions are still at risk. How can we make more progress against it?<br><br><a href="https://ourworldindata.org/trachoma-how-a-common-cause-of-blindness-can-be-prevented-worldwide" target="_blank"><img src="https://ourworldindata.org/images/published/trachoma-thumbnail-1.png"/></a>

  • Where Else Can I Put Solar Panels Besides the Roof?

    Where Else Can I Put Solar Panels Besides the Roof?

    Overview Proper mounting and installation are crucial to maximizing solar energy production. Poor installation can lead to decreased efficiency, reduced energy output, and lower savings. Solar panels can be installed in various locations beyond traditional rooftops. Exploring alternative placements for solar panels includes ground installations for homeowners with ample space,…

  • Opinion: How Can Solar Energy Serve as a Beacon of Hope for Climate and Ecosystem Restoration?

    Climate change and human activity have significantly degraded ecosystems around the world. However, there is a glimmer of hope; Solar Energy, often seen as a solution to climate change, can […] The post Opinion: How Can Solar Energy Serve as a Beacon of Hope for Climate and Ecosystem Restoration? appeared…

  • Can solar power be farmer-friendly?

    Now that technological breakthroughs have revealed solar power’s potential as a source of electricity and have scaled its development across countries looking to decarbonize their energy systems, an opportunity cost in land use has inevitably emerged. While sunlight can be inexhaustible during sunny days, solar facilities require a lot of…

  • EU auditors say lobbyists can easily slip under bloc’s radar

    BRUSSELS – Lobbyists can easily bypass EU transparency rules to influence policy, the 27-nation bloc’s auditors said on Wednesday. The European Court of Auditors’ (ECA) report comes as European Union institutions discuss a new Ethics Body to guide the conduct of officials and ahead of a planned review of the bloc’s transparency register of lobbyists. That…