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Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is open to reconciling with everyone from the opposition and those with different political views to ensure the stability of the Philippines, according to Malaca±ang on Wednesday. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro clarified that Marcos’ openness to reconciliation is not directed at any particular individual. According to Philippines News Agency, Castro emphasized that the reconciliation effort is aimed at benefiting the people, rather than serving personal interests. She reiterated the President’s stance that reconciliation is essential to achieve stability, accomplish necessary tasks, and prevent disruptions

Caloocan City: The Climate Change Commission (CCC) has intensified its grassroots initiatives by training local government units (LGUs) on climate planning and budget tracking to bolster local resilience against the escalating impacts of climate change. In a news release, the CCC announced its efforts through workshops conducted in Caloocan City and Aklan province, focusing on bolstering local capabilities to develop and implement the Local Climate Change Action Plan (LCCAP) and adopt Local Climate Change Expenditure Tagging (LCCET). According to Philippines News Agency, CCC Vice Chairperson and Executive Director Robert EA Borje emphasized the importance of grassroots-level climate action. He stated,

Manila: Japan is extending a new technical assistance to improve the operational efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions of Light Rail Transit Line-1 (LRT-1), the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) announced on Wednesday. Under JICA’s expert dispatch program, Japanese experts will help enhance energy conservation for LRT-1, which is later expected to lower operational costs for the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC). According to Philippines News Agency, pursuing energy conservation measures in the railways sector is seen as an indispensable move in view of the Philippine government’s commitment to reduce its CO2 emissions by 75 percent by 2030 under the

Manila: SM Prime Holdings, Inc. is set to invest PHP1.7 billion in the development of an 18,000-square-meter trade hall, the SMX Center for International Trade and Exhibitions (SMXCITE), aimed at establishing Metro Manila as a premier location in Southeast Asia for international trade expositions. The project is scheduled to be completed by the first quarter of 2027 within the SM Mall of Asia (MOA) Complex. According to Philippines News Agency, SM Prime stated that the new Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions (MICE) venue will comprise two buildings designed to host international trade shows, product launches, corporate gatherings, and large-scale consumer

Makati City: The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has partnered with the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) to empower returning overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) through a science and technology-based program. This initiative aims to support OFWs in their reintegration into local communities by offering business development and innovation opportunities. According to Philippines News Agency, the program, in collaboration with Entrepinoy Volunteers Inc. (EVFI), provides access to business guidance, innovation support, and funding for OFWs and their families. EVFI, a non-profit organization, assists Filipino entrepreneurs with the help of volunteer experts and executives to enhance global competitiveness. The initiative incorporates