The Department of Energy (DOE) announced revised guidelines for its first-ever offshore wind energy auction, aiming for a more transparent and practical process. The DOE held a virtual meeting with industry stakeholders on June 30th to finalize the Terms of Reference (TOR) for Green Energy Auction 5 (GEA-5). The auction, targeting 3,300 megawatts of offshore...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that it has reached an agreement with oil companies to implement staggered fuel price increases in response to rising global oil prices. This follows a meeting between DOE Officer-in-Charge Sharon S. Garin, Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales, and representatives from the downstream oil industry. The agreement aims to mitigate...
The Philippines is accelerating its transition to renewable energy with the release of a comprehensive guidebook designed to fast-track the development of offshore wind power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE), in partnership with the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership (ETP), unveiled the “Compendium: Guidebook to Permitting and Consenting for Offshore Wind Energy in the...
Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco was awarded the Asia’s Influential Visionary in Philippine Tourism title by Asia’s Influential Leader Awards on Friday (Feb. 28) at Okada Manila, Parañaque City. The recognition highlighted Secretary Frasco’s exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing the country’s tourism industry through strategic innovation and sustainable development. In her...
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has awarded Barangay Caticlan the prestigious Seal of Good Local Governance for Barangays (SGLGB) for 2024. Caticlan is one of only six barangays in Aklan to receive this award, and the only one from Malay. More than 4, 000 barangays in Western Visayas were assessed for...
The International Care Ministries (ICM) is offering FREE X-Ray services today, February 13, 2025, at the Manocmanoc Covered Court. Residents of the barangay who wish to avail of this service are welcome to visit the Covered Court from 8:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Don’t miss this opportunity to benefit from this valuable health service!
Boracay has solidified its reputation as a romantic haven, making it onto the U.S. News & World Report’s list of Best Honeymoon Destinations in the World for 2025. To compile this list, U.S. News analyzed expert opinions and thousands of traveler votes, creating a comprehensive ranking of honeymoon-worthy destinations around the globe, catering to a...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is urging Filipinos to be extra cautious this Valentine’s Day, warning against online love scams that target unsuspecting victims, especially during this romantic season. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado revealed that the agency has received numerous reports of Filipinos falling prey to these scams, where individuals posing as foreign nationals...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) reported that the country’s tourism revenue reached a record high of P760.50 billion in 2024. This represents a substantial increase of 9.04% compared to the P697.46 billion generated in the previous year. The significant growth continues a positive trend for the sector. The P760.50 billion figure reflects the total amount...
Starting in the first quarter of 2025, all new vehicles sold in the Philippines will be required to display fuel economy labels, similar to the energy efficiency tags found on appliances. The Department of Energy (DOE) will implement the mandatory Vehicle Fuel Economy Labeling Program (VFELP), providing vehicle buyers with readily accessible, verified fuel economy...