Tag: Sustainable Development
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Maharlika Investment Corporation Approves $76.4 Million Loan for Makilala Mining’s MCB Project
The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has finalized a $76.4 million bridge loan agreement to support the initial stages of the Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog (MCB) Copper-Gold Project. The MIC announced on Monday that the funds will be utilized to enhance Makilala Mining’s feasibility study and front-end engineering design, build a primary access road in collaboration with the Kalinga…
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Philippines and Palau Strengthen Ties with New Agreements on Fisheries, Diplomacy, and Labor
In a significant move to enhance bilateral relations, the Philippines and Palau have signed three pivotal agreements during a two-day official visit by Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. to Manila. The visit, which took place on February 24, 2025, was marked by a warm welcome from Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. at Malacañang Palace,…
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Revolutionary Traffic Solution: MMDA and JICA Join Forces to Transform Manila’s Roads
In a groundbreaking move to combat the notorious traffic congestion in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has inked a pivotal technical cooperation agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). The ceremony, which took place at the MMDA’s headquarters in Pasig City, was marked by the signing of the…
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Philippines Fast-Tracks $65 Million Solar Projects with Green Lane Endorsement
MANILA – The Board of Investments (BOI) has given a significant boost to two solar power initiatives by Upgrade Energy Philippines, Inc. (UGEP), endorsing them for expedited permit and license processing across various government levels. The BOI issued Green Lane Certificates of Endorsement for the PHP2.11-billion Cabangan Solar Project in Zambales and the PHP1.51-billion Pontevedra…
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Philippine Lawmaker Advocates for Sustainable Agarwood Industry to Boost Farmers’ Income
In a bid to enhance farmers’ earnings and safeguard natural resources, AGRI Party-list Representative Manoy Wilbert Lee has urged the Philippine Congress to enact legislation promoting a sustainable agarwood industry. This call to action follows the seizure of a kilogram of smuggled agarwood, valued at PHP750,000, by the Bureau of Customs at a Pasay City…
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Israel Boosts Educational Ties with Philippines Through New Learning Center in Taguig
In a significant move to enhance educational collaboration, Israel’s aid agency MASHAV inaugurated a new learning center at Ususan Elementary School in Taguig City on February 19, 2025. The ceremony was led by MASHAV Head Ambassador Eynat Shlein and Israel’s Ambassador to the Philippines, Ilan Fluss, marking a pivotal moment in the bilateral relations between…
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DA’s SAAD Program Distributes P36.3 Million to Boost Agriculture in Caraga
In a significant boost to local agriculture, the Department of Agriculture’s Special Area for Agricultural Development (SAAD) program has allocated PHP36.3 million to support 28 farmers’ associations across Caraga in 2024. This financial aid, aimed at enhancing food production and livelihood projects, has reached 726 individuals in the regions of Surigao del Norte, Agusan del…
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Philippines and UAE Sign Agreements to Revitalize Pasig River and Enhance Government Efficiency
In a significant move to rejuvenate the Pasig River and improve governmental operations, the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have formalized two memoranda of understanding. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos revealed the agreements during the World Governments Summit in Dubai, highlighting a partnership with Clean Rivers Abu Dhabi to restore the Pasig River to its…
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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gaps in ASEAN
MANILA – The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts across Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international…
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DOLE Advocates for Advanced Labor Market Systems to Bridge Skills Gap in ASEAN
The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has highlighted the critical role of advanced labor market information systems (LMIS) in tackling skills shortages during the green and digital economic shifts in Southeast Asia. This was emphasized by DOLE Undersecretary Carmela Torres during a workshop in Makati City, attended by ASEAN member states, international organizations, and…
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