Day: August 27, 2025

Taguig city: A key player in the electric vehicle industry is optimistic about strong growth in registrations by 2025, projecting the number to reach around 35,000. As of July, registrations have already surpassed 29,000 units-an increase from the 24,000 recorded for the entire previous year. According to Philippines News Agency, citing data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO), Edmund Araga, Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP) president, during the pre-event press conference for the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit in Taguig City, said total registered EVs from January to July this year already hit 29,715. New registrations totaled 28,353,

Baguio: A PHP248-million Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics training center and innovation hub is set to rise here to boost its smart city program and equip residents with vital skills in an increasingly tech-driven world. Daisy Bungallon, executive director of the Cordillera State Institute for Technology Education (CSITE) under the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority -Cordillera (TESDA-CAR), said on Wednesday that they are seeking the city government’s approval for the use of a 500-square-meter property adjacent to the CSITE’s main campus. According to Philippines News Agency, the proposal aims to secure permission from the city government for the use

Ilocos norte: Education stakeholders in Ilocos Norte vowed to help improve reading literacy among young learners after a reading inventory showed that some Grades 4 to 6 pupils experience difficulties in reading and comprehension. “We really need help to address this problem and we should take a stand together,” Ilocos Norte Schools Division Superintendent Donato Balderas Jr. said in a media interview on Wednesday. According to Philippines News Agency, while still validating the number of young learners below the standard level of reading and comprehension, the Schools Division of Ilocos Norte is developing an integrated and inclusive reading initiative framework

Taguig city: Consultations on how to efficiently establish approximately 7,300 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across the nation by 2028 will commence this year, a Department of Energy (DOE) official announced on Wednesday. Patrick Aquino, DOE Energy Utilization Management Bureau Director IV, shared this information during a pre-event press conference for the 13th Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit in Taguig City. According to Philippines News Agency, Aquino clarified that the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA) does not require the government to provide a subsidy program for the private sector to develop charging stations. Instead, the strategy involves collaborating with stakeholders

Cebu city: Philippine Army (PA) commander Lt. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete commended the Cebu City-based 53rd Engineering Brigade (EBde) for its dedicated security and development work within the Visayas Region, focusing on remote areas. According to Philippines News Agency, Nafarrete delivered his commendation during the 40th anniversary celebration of the 53rd EBde at Camp Lapu-Lapu, where he served as the guest of honor and speaker. PA spokesperson Col. Louie Demala shared that Nafarrete highlighted the brigade’s professionalism, competence, and reliability, which have been pivotal in their service to the entire Visayas region. Nafarrete praised the brigade’s significant achievements, particularly in fostering