The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Cities (ICSC) has discovered that the Philippines has a potential solar rooftop capacity of 1,846.08MW, covering 174 cities and municipalities across the country. The findings were revealed through the Solar Power Estimation of Capacities and Tracking Using Machine Learning (SPECTRUM), a proprietary model and web platform developed by ICSC.
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Travel Madness Takes Over SMX!
Travel enthusiasts, rejoice! The 12th Travel Madness Expo (TME) opened its doors today, July 11th. It’s one of the biggest travel events in the Philippines. The expo runs until July 13th.
Koro: A New Choral Competition Showcases the Best of Filipino Music
The NCCA launched a new music competition. It’s called “Koro: Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino Chorale Competition.” This exciting event celebrates Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (LMP), or Filipino Music Week, in 2025. The grand finale will be held in August. The last week of July as Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino. Koro aims to showcase Original Pilipino Music (OPM). It highlights the beauty of Filipino choral music. It encourages participation from all ages and sectors.
Pedal Power: A Wake-Up Call for the Philippines
A massive community bike ride on July 5th sent a powerful message. The ride, organized by Cycle Savers, protested the MMDA plan to reduce and potentially eliminate the Commonwealth Avenue bicycle lane. Over 150 cyclists joined the ride. Groups like the 350 Pilipinas Bike Squad, Happy Pedal Project, Make It Safer Movement (MISMO), Uwak Cycling Community, and West Crame were represented. Ordinary citizens joined too. Many rode bicycles, e-bikes, or scooters.
#BuhayAngBikeLane
#KalsadaParaSaMasa
#OneLessCar
#bicycle
#Philippines
Philippines Tackles Cardio-Renal-Metabolic Crisis with Integrated Approach
A multi-sectoral roundtable discussion, spearheaded by the German-Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI), the German Embassy Manila, and Boehringer Ingelheim Philippines, has shone a spotlight on the urgent need for integrated cardio-renal-metabolic (CRM) care in the Philippines. The patient perspective was powerfully voiced by Mr. Ralph Degollacion of the Healthy Philippines Alliance.
Philippines Unveils New Child Adoption Program in Seoul
The National Authority for Child Care (NACC) of the Philippines took center stage at the HCCH Asia Pacific Week, showcasing its innovative new child adoption program. The NACC’s approach is built on shared principles of child protection, ethical practices, and international standards.
Global and Local Experts Unite to Combat Stroke in the Philippines
Stroke is a significant public health issue in the Philippines. It is the third leading cause of death and a major cause of long-term disability. From January to August 2024 alone, stroke caused 34,464 fatalities in the country. A critical meeting took place recently, bringing together global and local health leaders to tackle the growing stroke crisis in the Philippines. The Stroke CARE (Coalition for Acute Stroke Response and Excellence) Meeting aimed to elevate stroke care standards and build a “stroke-ready” Philippines.
A Rebellion Against Big Tobacco: “TobaccOFF NOW!” Launches Nationwide
The Philippines is witnessing a youth-led uprising against the tobacco industry. The “TobaccOFF NOW!” movement has launched which aims to curb the alarming rise in youth vaping and smoking. The campaign directly confronts the deceptive tactics of tobacco giants.
Internal Philip Morris documents reveal the cynical strategy: “Today’s teenager is tomorrow’s potential customer.” This predatory approach exploits loopholes in regulations, particularly in countries where vaping remains unbanned.
#TobbaccOffNOW
#YouthAgainstTobacco
#vaping
#smoking
#PhilipMorris
#Philippines