Fisherfolks Protest Against Commercial Fishing on Municipal Waters

Several Filipino fisherfolk and environmental activists rallied today, December 30, 2024. They gathered at Quezon City Memorial Circle, near the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) headquarters. The protest […]

PH Tourism Booms in 2024 And Ambitions in 2025

The Department of Tourism (DOT) concluded 2024 with a resounding success at its main office in Makati City. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco reports record-breaking figures in its year-end media […]

DOT Spearheads Ecotourism in the Philippines

The Department of Tourism (DOT) will lead the charge in promoting sustainable ecotourism in the Philippines. This initiative will take place over the next five years. The National Ecotourism Summit […]

Filipinos’ Key Barriers to Using Solar Energy

The Philippines enjoys abundant sunshine and faces high electricity costs. Despite these conditions, the adoption of rooftop solar power (RTSP) is widespread. However, high upfront costs and a lack of […]

Philippines Grapples with Slow Renewable Energy Transition

The 2030 deadline for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is looming. The Philippines, along with much of Southeast Asia, finds itself lagging in its renewable energy (RE) targets. The […]

Strengthening the Filipino Design

In 2024, the DTI-Design Center of the Philippines embarked on a transformative journey. They aimed at strengthening the Philippine design ecosystem and elevating Filipino design. The initiative also supports micro, […]

Losing Governance Over Public Safety

Bicycle commuters and pedestrians face constant danger from irresponsible motorists. They frequently disregard traffic laws and the safety of others, particularly on Boni Avenue. The negligence of Mandaluyong’s traffic enforcers […]

The Threaded Friendships of Two Nations

The fashion show “Two Nations, One Fashion” celebrated the friendship of two Asian nations. The Philippines and Indonesia friends for 75 years. A threaded bond that shows the similarities and […]