philippine news

Feb 8, 20091

Protect women — CHR

by Joel dela Torre
from People’s Journal

MARKING the United Nations Day for Women and International Peace today, the Commission on Human Rights called on government to improve protection and programs for the rights… Read the rest

Oct 12, 20080

Wind energy powers Smart cellular sites

Katherine Adraneda
Philippine Star

The practice of “green initiatives” has invaded many local industries, even the way a mobile network runs its cell cites.

Smart Communications Inc. has been cited as the top mobile network operator in the world… Read the rest

Jan 31, 20080

‘RP can save up to $3.6 B with renewable energy’

Donnabelle Gatdula
Philippine Star

The Philippines can save up to $3.6 billion through the use of its renewable energy resources, an official from the multi-sectoral Renewable Energy Coalition (REC) said.

In her speech during the ongoing Energy Summit, REC… Read the rest

Jan 30, 20080

Government not yet ready to commit to nuclear energy development

Donnabelle Gatdula and Jess Diaz
Philippine Star

The government has not made any commitment on nuclear energy development despite its invitation for officials of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to evaluate the feasibility of commissioning the mothballed Bataan… Read the rest

Jan 30, 20080

ADB official says RP power reform law sufficient

Donnabelle L. Gatdula
Philippine Star

The Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA) can work in its existing form, an official from a multilateral financing institution said.

“Broadly speaking, we can work with the existing EPIRA,” Asian Development Bank (ADB)… Read the rest

Nov 28, 20070

Coal use seen to increase amid rising oil prices

Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo, Reporter
Manila Times

DOMESTIC industries and power-generating companies are projected to shift to coal use in light of the increasing price of crude in the world market, an industry official said.

“Coal is a cheaper… Read the rest

Oct 1, 20070

Bio-fuel for your car engine, anyone? (Alternative fuel program’s promise in doubt)

Euan Paulo C. Añonuevo and Likha C. Cuevas-Miel
Manila Times

WITH crude oil prices scaling new highs in the international market, the promise of bio-fuels has never shone brighter. But risks lurk behind the Philippines’ recent decision… Read the rest

Sep 13, 20070

Nuclear power looks for comeback in U.S.

Michael Kanellos
CNET News

A nuclear power plant hasn’t been built in the U.S. in decades, but that appears to be changing, says the CEO of the nuclear industry’s advocacy group.

Seventeen different organizations have expressed interest in building… Read the rest

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