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Filipino households are installing solar panels so fast that a third of systems in Manila now operate outside the official grid, signaling massive demand for clean energy. The challenge now is making safe solar simpler and faster to connect.
A floating barrier will soon capture up to 540 tonnes of plastic waste annually from a Manila river before it reaches the ocean. The June 2026 deployment marks the first step in a bold plan to cut ocean-bound plastic by one-third this decade.
A groundbreaking barrier will soon stop hundreds of tons of plastic from reaching Manila Bay each year. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to the Meycauayan River, marking a major win for the Philippines' fight against ocean pollution.
Volunteers gathered at a protected wetland in Metro Manila to clean coastal areas ahead of Earth Day. The community effort at Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park shows local commitment to protecting vital ecosystems.
Women leaders from technology, medicine, business, and media gathered in Manila for a groundbreaking cybersecurity event championing female leadership. The InnovateHer brunch proved that the biggest barriers in tech aren't ability, but access and outdated perceptions.
A 77,000-person citizen coalition just transformed Manila's transportation system, redirecting billions from car infrastructure to bike lanes, buses, and sidewalks. Their six-year fight proves everyday people can reshape entire cities.
A leading Japanese AI laboratory just opened a free three-month course to Filipino students, following a historic partnership with Ateneo de Manila University. Top performers get invited to study in Japan.
Scientists at Ateneo de Manila University created ArchaeoBot, a robot archaeologist that's revealing how ancient Filipinos mastered ocean navigation tens of thousands of years before anyone thought possible. The discovery rewrites Southeast Asian history and shows how modern AI can unlock secrets buried for millennia.
Two of Volvo's flagship electric vehicles just launched in Manila, bringing cutting-edge technology and impressive range to Southeast Asian buyers. The move signals that global automakers are taking the region's EV market seriously.
Ten new electric buses are now offering free rides through Metro Manila's busiest business corridor, connecting shopping centers and office hubs with zero-emission transport. The Love Bus expansion brings comfortable, eco-friendly commuting to thousands of daily riders in Ortigas and Eastwood.
Manila's largest water provider just planted nearly 186,000 trees in critical watersheds, crushing its annual target by 3%. The trees will protect the water supply for millions while fighting erosion.
Electric motorcycles are replacing gas-powered moto-taxis across Manila and other Philippine cities, making clean transportation affordable for drivers who carry millions of commuters daily. For the first time, this isn't a test program—it's real commercial service backed by major companies.
Manila will receive advanced AI-powered interceptors in 2026 to catch plastic waste before it reaches the ocean. The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its proven technology to one of Asia's most polluted waterways as part of a 30-city global initiative.
San Agustin Church in Manila has withstood countless disasters since 1607, including being the only public building left standing after an 1863 earthquake leveled the city. The UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrates 419 years of resilience this January 19th.
The Ocean Cleanup is bringing its high-tech river cleanup program to Manila, targeting plastic pollution before it reaches the ocean. The Philippines contributes 0.75 million metric tons of mismanaged plastic to the ocean annually.