In the arid islands of East Nusa Tenggara, a remarkable transformation is underway, spearheaded by the Mama Bambu (Mothers of Bamboo). This group of women is not only championing sustainable bamboo farming, but also reshaping societal norms and combating climate change. With approximately 532 members and driven by the visionary Yayasan Bambu Lingkungan Lestari (YBLL) …
Mitsui OSK Lines Ltd (MOL) and Chevron Singapore PTE LTD recently announced that the two companies had signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for a strategic alliance aimed at lowering the carbon intensity of the marine energy industry. As part of this agreement, the companies will conduct joint research on next-generation fuels in various regions …
As Australia’s largest general cargo and container port, the Port of Melbourne is a vital trading gateway for southeastern Australia, facilitating more than a third of the nation’s container trade and playing a critical role as a key driver of economic activity. The port services southeast Australia, including Tasmania, and occupies a central position in …
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by Tessa Salazar Just when progressive governments around the world have been shifting their priorities toward more pedestrian- and cyclist-friendly cities, in comes this newest development from the country’s richest real estate magnate and political family. If you’ve seen Villar City that straddles an area where Las Pinas, Muntinlupa, and Bacoor cities converge, chances are …
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Masdar and Dutch companies Port of Amsterdam, SkyNRG, Evos Amsterdam, and Zenith Energy Terminals recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for developing a green hydrogen supply chain through Amsterdam. This green hydrogen could be used for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), steelmaking, shipping, and wider offtake opportunities. Exploring the developments would also support the Dutch …
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Science Diplomat Glenn S. Banaguas has been appointed as the new chief resiliency and sustainability officer of the Philippine Airlines (PAL), the official flag carrier of the Philippines. Capt. Stanley Ng, PAL president and chief operating officer, expressed his excitement over the acquisition of the UN scientist, acknowledging his immense expertise and the valuable contributions …
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A field test conducted by Petron R&D showed that test vehicles were able to achieve an average 16.4% improvement in fuel efficiency after shifting to Petron Turbo Diesel. The five-day performance run was observed and certified by representatives from the Department of Energy-Energy Utilization Management Bureau, the Automobile Association of the Philippines, and the Society …
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As rare and deadly as it is poetically named, butterfly disease (scientifically known as “epidemolysis bullosa” or simply “EB”) has no known cure. But a handful of Filipino scientists are working their way towards a treatment. EB is a severe disease, for those afflicted as well as for their families. Sufferers have severely fragile skin …
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Filipino mathematicians have just invented a Baybayin translator, a computerized method for converting entire paragraphs and even full documents written in the ancient Filipino Baybayin writing system into text that even non-native readers can easily understand. And they’re now hard at work developing a full two-way Baybayin translator. By combining mathematics and technology, scientists from …
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With the goal of accelerating EV adoption in the country, a bigger and more exciting Philippine Electric Vehicle Summit (PEVS) is set for 2023. The Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines (EVAP), together with the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) and in partnership with the Department of Energy (DOE) and Nissan Philippines Inc will be staging …
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