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Norwegian companies are exploring major renewable energy projects in Mindanao, Philippines, after new policies opened the door to 100% foreign ownership in clean power. The partnership could transform the island into a regional green energy hub while creating jobs and boosting exports.
Solar panels are bringing electricity to 13 villages in Basilan, Philippines, while Norway's ambassador highlights the region's massive potential for renewable energy. Mindanao is emerging as a clean energy leader in Southeast Asia.
The Philippines just announced its seventh renewable energy auction with a game-changing twist: five times more solar capacity for the underserved Mindanao region. The move could transform the country's clean energy landscape while bringing reliable power to millions in the south.
More people in Northern Mindanao are finding work as the region's unemployment rate dropped this year, with 4,000 fewer jobless residents than last year. Despite seasonal challenges in agriculture, the employment rate climbed to 96.3 percent as job requirements better matched worker qualifications.
Norway is bringing renewable energy investments to Mindanao, opening doors for sustainable power development in the Philippines. The partnership marks a major step forward in clean energy collaboration between the two nations.
All 42 volunteers aboard a relief yacht survived after flames engulfed their vessel during an earthquake aid mission to the Philippines. Local fishermen rushed to help, ensuring everyone made it home safely.
Indigenous Blaan communities, government workers, and a mining company have successfully planted and nurtured nearly 45,000 forest and fruit trees across South Cotabato's highlands. The remarkable survival rate shows how collaboration between tribes, officials, and private firms can restore denuded lands.
Filipino domestic workers in Hong Kong launched a month-long drive to raise $20,000 for families hit by a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the Philippines. Their community is coming together to send food, water, and medicine to hard-hit regions where many families lost their homes.
Filipino celebrities are using their fame and resources to tackle poverty through disaster relief, health advocacy, and education programs. Their efforts are making a real difference alongside government initiatives in reducing poverty across the Philippines.
A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Philippines this week, killing at least 35 people. Scientists say the geology that limited its power also saved countless lives.
The Philippines saw unemployment drop from 5.8% to 5.1% in just one month, meaning 300,000 more Filipinos found work in February. The improving job market signals economic momentum as businesses ramp up hiring.
Indonesian authorities intercepted hundreds of kilograms of toxic mercury hidden in carpets at Jakarta's largest port, preventing the neurotoxin from reaching illegal gold mines in the Philippines. The bust highlights growing enforcement efforts against mercury trafficking as record gold prices drive demand for the dangerous metal.
Vietnam's VinEnergo just secured agreements to build enough renewable energy across three countries to power millions of homes. The ambitious 10 gigawatt portfolio marks the company's first major step toward a stunning 100 GW global expansion goal.
The Philippines just announced an ambitious plan to auction 25 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2035, enough to power millions of homes with clean energy. The country is rolling out five new auction rounds over the next two years, focusing on everything from floating solar farms to rooftop panels.