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Greenpeace Southeast Asia Launches ‘Solar Rooftop Challenge’
Manila, Philippines—Environment advocate Greenpeace Southeast Asia recently launched the informational campaign “Solar Rooftop Challenge,” which highlights the potentials of producing solar energy in the Philippines. Further, the campaign underscores the long-lasting benefits of using solar energy and busts the myths about renewable energy by showcasing existing solar rooftop installations of
Besides the MRT, Ride BGC Buses Using Your Beep Card
Manila, Philippines—AF Payments Inc., Ayala and First Pacific Group’s contactless payment solutions company, has just announced that its Beep card can now be used to pay Bonifacio Global City (BGC) buses, which replaces the TapBGC stored value cards. BGC is a financial and lifestyle district in Taguig City, which is also
Benguet Hillside Houses Turn Into Colorful Mural
La Trinidad, Benguet—The painting of the houses into a single mural at Stone Hill in Sitio Botiwtiw near Halsema Highway exhibits the “bayanihan” spirit among its residents. “More than the mural, more than the beautification, you will see the community has bonded together to spruce up their areas,” said Venus
Join the Metro Manila-Wide Earthquake Drill Tomorrow at 9 a.m.
Manila, Philippines—The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) are encouraging the public to join the second Metro Manila ShakeDrill (#MMShakeDrill) tomorrow, June 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. The metro-wide earthquake drill aims to prepare residents for a possible
Globe Urges Government to Develop Internet Infrastructure in Rural Areas
Manila, Philippines—Telecom giant Globe seeks the Philippine government’s help to develop broadband access across the country by investing in Internet infrastructure in rural areas. Globe President and CEO Ernest Cu said in a statement that broadband development is particularly relevant in communities where even basic infrastructure services such as roads
SM Group Opens Luxury Hotel Conrad Manila
Manila, Philippines—SM Hotels and Conventions Corp., a subsidiary of SM Investment Corporation and managed by Hilton Worldwide, opens the 347-room Conrad Manila today, June 15. The hotel, which is part of Conrad Hotels & Resorts worldwide, is located at the Mall of Asia complex in Pasay City.
MRT-3 Passengers to Get Free Wi-Fi
Manila, Philippines—Through a partnership with telecom giant Globe, the Metro Rail Transit 3 (MRT-3), which traverses the entire length of the Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), will provide daily commuters with free Wi-Fi connection.
Join the Metro Manila-Wide Earthquake Drill on June 22 at 9 a.m.
Manila, Philippines—The Metro Manila Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (MMDRRMC), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), and Office of Civil Defense (OCD) are encouraging the public to join the second Metro Manila ShakeDrill (#MMShakeDrill) on Wednesday, June 22, 2016, at 9 a.m. The metro-wide earthquake drill aims to prepare residents
Rockwell Land to Build Luxury Resorts in Makati and Mactan
Manila, Philippines—In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), property developer Rockwell Land Corporation announced Thursday, June 2, the planned developments of Aruga Hotels, luxury resorts that will be built at Rockwell Center in Makati and on Mactan Island in Cebu. The announcement came days after the developer reported
Robinsons Starmills Launches 2.88-Megawatt Solar Power System
Pampanga, Philippines—A 2.88-megawatt solar power system, which consists of 10,800 solar panels, atop the mall Robinsons Starmills’ 1.77-hectare roof space was launched last Monday, May 30. Via the Philippine News Agency, Robinsons Land President Frederick Go said the solar power system’s 2.88 megawatts will offset about 95 percent of the
