G7 reaches deal to shut down coal plants by 2035

ISTANBUL: The Group of Seven energy ministers on Monday pledged to close their coal plants by 2035 at the latest, potentially setting a global example for fighting the climate crisis, media outlets reported.

‘We do have an agreement to phase out coal…

PCG, BFAR vessels blocked by Chinese ships anew

MANILA: At least 10 Chinese vessels again performed “dangerous” maneuvering, blocking and water cannoning two Philippine government vessels on maritime patrol in Bajo de Masinloc on Monday.

In a statement Tuesday, National Task Force for the West Phi…

DepEd proposes ‘aggressive option’ for quick school calendar shift

MANILA: The Department of Education (DepEd) said Tuesday it submitted a “more aggressive option” to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. following calls for a swift shift to the old academic calendar.

The move came amid mounting calls for the department…

39 areas under ‘danger level’ heat indices

MANILA: At least 39 areas across the country are forecast to experience danger level heat indices on Tuesday, the weather bureau said.

The highest is at 49°C in Dagupan City, Pangasinan while a 47°C heat index is forecast in Aparri, Cagayan, and 46°C…

Iloilo prepares for La Niña

ILOILO: The city and provincial governments of Iloilo are getting ready for the La Niña phenomenon

expected to take effect during the third quarter of 2024 as forecast by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, Astronomical Services Administration (…

‘One City for Every Province Act’ to boost growth in Antique town

Antique: The proposed ‘One City for Every Province Act’ will bring into reality the long-time aspiration of this capital town of Antique to become a city and further boost its economic development.

‘The House Bill (HB) 9122 has been filed so every pr…

Build Better More program to back Cemex’s financial rebound

MANILA: DMCI Holdings, Inc., which is acquiring the publicly listed cement manufacturer Cemex Holdings Philippines (CHP), is hopeful that the administration’s infrastructure program and the easing of monetary policy will help turn around CHP’s financi…