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Philippines Solar Boom: 370MW of Rooftop Systems Installed
VideosMay 5

Philippines Solar Boom: 370MW of Rooftop Systems Installed

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.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Ocean Cleanup Deploys First Barrier in Manila Bay
Planet WinsApr 29

Ocean Cleanup Deploys First Barrier in Manila Bay

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Philippines Gets First River Cleanup Barrier in June
Planet WinsApr 28

Philippines Gets First River Cleanup Barrier in June

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
Philippines Volunteers Clean Wetland Park Before Earth Day
Acts of KindnessApr 19

Philippines Volunteers Clean Wetland Park Before Earth Day

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read
Israel-Philippines Brunch Celebrates Women in Cybersecurity
Community HeroesApr 14

Israel-Philippines Brunch Celebrates Women in Cybersecurity

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 The InnovateHer brunch proved that the biggest barriers in tech aren't ability, but access and outdated perceptions.

Google News - Israel Technology2 min read
Manila Coalition Wins $12B for Buses, Bikes Over Cars
SolutionsApr 10

Manila Coalition Wins $12B for Buses, Bikes Over Cars

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.

Good News Network2 min read
Tokyo University Offers Free AI Course to 7,700 Students
InnovationApr 2

Tokyo University Offers Free AI Course to 7,700 Students

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.

Google News - Japan Innovation3 min read
Robot Helps Unlock Philippines' 40,000-Year Seafaring Past
InnovationApr 1

Robot Helps Unlock Philippines' 40,000-Year Seafaring Past

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.

Google: archaeological discovery3 min read
Volvo Brings Advanced EVs to the Philippines
VideosMar 10

Volvo Brings Advanced EVs to the Philippines

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.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Manila's Free Electric Buses Expand to Business District
VideosMar 3

Manila's Free Electric Buses Expand to Business District

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.

CleanTechnica2 min read
Philippines Water Giant Plants 186K Trees, Beats Goal
Planet WinsFeb 28

Philippines Water Giant Plants 186K Trees, Beats Goal

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.

Google News - Reforestation2 min read
Manila's Electric Moto-Taxis Hit the Streets
VideosFeb 4

Manila's Electric Moto-Taxis Hit the Streets

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.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Manila Gets High-Tech Plastic Interceptors for Bay Cleanup
Planet WinsJan 19

Manila Gets High-Tech Plastic Interceptors for Bay Cleanup

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup3 min read
419-Year-Old Manila Church Survives War and 10 Earthquakes
Global NewsJan 19

419-Year-Old Manila Church Survives War and 10 Earthquakes

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.

Good News Network2 min read
Manila Tackles Ocean Plastic with New River Cleanup Tech
SolutionsJan 19

Manila Tackles Ocean Plastic with New River Cleanup Tech

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.

Google News - Ocean Cleanup2 min read