Day: May 1, 2025

Makati City: The country’s largest clean energy provider, First Gen Corp., is currently in negotiations to supply at least 180 megawatts of power to data centers in the Philippines, according to First Gen Energy Solutions, Inc. president and chief operating officer, Carlos Lorenzo Vega. According to Philippines News Agency, Vega revealed in an interview that the company already provides 17.4 MW of clean power to 11 data center facilities across the country. He highlighted the growing demand for renewable energy sources among data centers, which operate continuously and are eager to reduce their carbon footprint. Vega pointed out the challenges

Narra: The Narra District Jail (NDJ) has launched the ‘Gulayan ng Pag-Asa’ Livelihood Program, a hydroponics-based farming initiative aimed at providing persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) with skills in sustainable agriculture. According to Philippines News Agency, the project is a collaboration between NDJ and the Rotaract Club of Puerto Princesa City. It began with financial support and training in hydroponic farming techniques, enabling inmates to cultivate lettuce seedlings within the facility. NDJ acting warden, Senior Jail Officer 2 Marlon Lolong, emphasized the program’s potential to aid in the rehabilitation of inmates. ‘This initiative aligns with our broader efforts to promote

Vatican City: English-language media outlets have identified three leading contenders to succeed Pope Francis, highlighting Cardinals Pietro Parolin and Matteo Zuppi of Italy, along with Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, according to a study by analytics firm Cribrum commissioned by Russian news agency TASS. The study found that Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, was mentioned three times more frequently than Tagle and Zuppi in English-language media. According to Philippines News Agency, this pattern was also reflected in social media discussions across platforms. From April 21 to 28, despite the official mourning period declared by the Vatican, over 16,500

Paoay: A primary care facility in this municipality opened Thursday to provide accessible and quality medical services to over 20,000 residents. Funded through the General Appropriations Act of 2023 with a budget of PHP20 million, the two-story multi-purpose rural health unit of Paoay town was constructed through the Department of Health-Health Facility Enhancement Program (HFEP). According to Philippines News Agency, the facility features a spacious patient lounge area, a dental clinic, consultation and laboratory rooms, a physician’s office, a pantry, storage space, and a pharmacy with essential medicines. Paoay Mayor Sheilla Galano expressed gratitude during the ribbon-cutting ceremony, acknowledging the

Pasay City: The calls for a wage increase in the private sector must be carefully studied, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Thursday. This statement was made during the 123rd Labor Day celebration at the SMX Convention Center, highlighting concerns about the potential impact of wage increases on the Philippine economy, businesses, and the labor sector. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos emphasized that while the idea of raising wages is appealing, it is crucial to consider its effects on business growth, employment, and economic stability. He noted that the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Boards are continuously evaluating