CLEAN AND GREEN | Can Metro Manila be a solar-powered megacity?

The Philippines enjoys a substantial amount of sunshine, making it a force for a solar power revolution. However, according to the Department of Energy, the country still relies largely on non-renewable energy sources, particularly coal.

Airbus Helicopters maintains lead in PH, expands to passenger transport, tourism

For now, the current 70 helicopters supported by Airbus in the Philippines, are enough to sustain a strong presence in the local market.

Global fuel market prices jump as Harvey’s impact spreads beyond US Gulf

Tropical Storm Harvey’s effect on the energy industry has spread beyond flooding US refiners as fuel pipelines also shut, threatening a supply squeeze across the nation and stirring up world markets as US retail fuel prices rose further.
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HURRICANE HARVEY | Arkema expects chemical fire at flooded Texas plant

WASHINGTON - Arkema SA expects chemicals to catch fire or explode at its heavily flooded plant in Crosby, Texas in the coming days because...

Financial firms fear turmoil over fraught US debt ceiling talks

Financial firms are sounding alarm bells and dusting off contingency plans over fears an increasingly dysfunctional US Congress may fail to reach a deal to raise the country’s debt limit.

2 SC justices willing to testify in Sereno impeachment case, says complainant

Two male justices of the Supreme Court are willing to testify in the impeachment case against Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno that was recently filed at the House of Representatives, the complainant, lawyer Lorenzo Gadon, said.

DSWD team barred from delivering services to hinterland communities of Davao del Norte town

A ranking official of the Department of Social Welfare and Development complained Thursday that she and her team have been barred by the local government of Kapalong, Davao del Norte from visiting far-flung communities of the town to deliver their services.

Taguba-Tita Nani text exchange shows alleged link of Du30 son-in-law Mans Carpio to Davao...

A message from a March 13 text exchange between customs broker Mark Ruben Taguba II and “Tita Nani,” his contact with the so-called Davao group, purports to show the alleged involvement of President Rodrigo Duterte's son-in-law, lawyer Manases “Mans” Carpio, in smuggling activities at the Bureau of Customs.

Skin care for millennials claims to fight pollution

Discover the power of pomegranate to revitalize, soothe, nourish, and protect the skin.

Ginebra sends Chris Ellis to Blackwater in 4-player trade

Barangay Ginebra San Miguel sent high-flying forward Chris Ellis to the Blackwater Elite in a four-player trade completed on Thursday. Ellis and big man Dave...

‘Small’ Abellera attends Senate hearing, admits meeting Taguba in Davao

Davao City Councilor Nilo “Small” Abellera finally showed up on Thursday at the Senate inquiry into the smuggling of 604 kilos of crystal meth, or “shabu,” into the country, admitting he met customs broker Mark Taguba in the southern city in January.

Iza Calzado says positive outlook in life and career key to youthful glow

At 35, she is open to any roles that will 'excite' her -- such as her much admired and reviled villainess in 'A Love to Last.'

WATCH | Gordon to file ethics complaint vs Trillanes after verbal tiff at shabu...

Things got personal Thursday between Senators Richard Gordon and Antonio Trillanes IV at the resumption of the inquiry into the smuggling of 604 kilos of crystal meth, or “shabu,” with the Blue Ribbon committee chair vowing to file an ethics complaint against the former Navy officer.

PNP asks P1.8B for body cameras

The Philippine National Police is asking Congress for P1.8 billion to equip its personnel with body cameras to wear during operations.

Rivermaya, Sandwich join list of live scorers for 11th Silent Film Festival

Also playing are Flippin’ Soul Stompers, Tom’s Story, Talahib, Goodleaf, Heloïse La Harpe, and The Celso Espejo Rondalla.