Category: General

Manila: A renewable energy company has started the testing and commissioning of its fourth solar power plant (Raslag-4) in Pampanga, adding capacity of clean energy to the grid. In a statement Thursday, Raslag Corp. said the new solar power plant in Barangay San Pablo in Magalang town went online on Oct. 2, becoming the firm’s largest operating power plant at 36.48 megawatt peak (MWp). The new power plant uses a 670-watt mono crystalline solar module to maximize energy generation and ensure long-term reliability. Raslag-4 has a planned capacity of 53 gigawatt hours (GWh), providing electricity from clean energy to 24,000

MANILA: The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has invested USD7 million into First Circle to expand digital financial services for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the Philippines. Aside from the IFC, the investments in First Circle were backed by other investors which included the Endeavor Catalyst, Fasanara Capital, Insignia Ventures Partners, and Accion. ‘We are proud to be a part of this funding round for First Circle and help the company expand its operations to support more Filipino businesses, especially those accessing credit for the first time,’ said IFC country manager for the Philippines Jean-Marc Arbogast said in a statement

MANILA: The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Thursday reported higher development of antibodies against African swine fever (ASF) among vaccinated hogs in two farms in Lobo, Batangas. This came 30 days after the DA – Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI) rolled out the first government-controlled ASF vaccination using AVAC live vaccines on Aug. 30. In a Viber message, DA Assistant Secretary for Swine and Poultry Constante Palabrica said the vaccinated hogs developed 90 percent blocking in the Elisa test. “Pigs showed higher antibodies after 30 days and we check (the) condition of the pigs reported to be (in) good condition

KOTA BHARU, The Kelantan government is organising a National Unity TikTok video contest themed ‘Kelantan, Model of Unity’ (Kelantan Model Perpaduan) offering cash prizes of RM10,000 for first place, RM5,000 for second place, and RM3,000 for third. State Youth, Sports, Non-governmental Organisation (NGO) and Community Unity Committee chairman Zamakhshari Muhamad said the competition began on Aug 31 and will run until Oct 12, in conjunction with the National Unity Carnival which will take place on Oct 19. “This programme will be officiated by Kelantan Menteri Besar, Datuk Mohd Nassuruddin Daud who will present prizes to the winners. “To participate in

SUNGAI PETANI, Victims of sexual harassment must find the courage to come forward and file a report through the legal channels established by the government to ensure that action can be taken against the perpetrators, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. She explained that failing to report the matter would result in no legal action being pursued. ‘This year, up until last August, we have received reports of 442 sexual harassment cases….I cannot determine if this is a large number because the actual figure may be higher, but many victims choose not to report the