With rising electricity costs, more Filipinos are turning to renewable energy—particularly solar power—for their homes. Learn how Filipino students are being prepared to lead in renewable energy through Mapúa University’s launch of the Philippines’ first Energy Engineering program. Dr. Jaime Honra, program chair of the School of Mechanical, Manufacturing, and Energy Engineering at Mapúa University, […]
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Philippines Sets New Guinness World Record for Largest Solar Lamp Display
The Philippines has earned a new Guinness World Record for the largest display of solar-powered lamps, thanks to the global grassroots movement Liter of Light. Publicly revealed on July 2, 2025, at the Liwasang Rizal in Manila, the milestone marks the first world record of its kind in the country. This record at Rizal Park […]
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FEU Powers 98% of Campuses with Renewable Energy in Sustainability Milestone
Far Eastern University (FEU) now sources over 98% of its total energy needs from renewable sources, reinforcing its long-standing commitment to sustainability and climate action. Read how FEU is making education more accessible with a tuition freeze and enhanced student support programs in the upcoming school year. As of April 2025, 98.31% of energy across […]
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Mapúa University Launches PH’s First Energy Engineering Program to Train Climate Solutionaries
Mapúa University has taken a major step toward addressing the global climate crisis by launching the Philippines’ first-ever undergraduate program in Energy Engineering. Get inspired by how Mapúa continues to nurture sustainability champions like Carvey Maigue, winner of the first James Dyson Award for Sustainability. This new three-term program equips students with the knowledge and […]
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Earth Day 2025 Events in the Philippines You Can Join On-Site and Online
Filipinos are joining the global celebration of Earth Day 2025 today, Tuesday, April 22, the official date proclaimed by the United Nations through a resolution adopted in the UN General Assembly in 2009. The observance highlights the urgent need for collective environmental action around the world. Discover 10 simple ways you can help the environment […]
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Globe Joins 5M Trees Reforestation Drive, Champions Sustainability Beyond Earth Hour
Globe Telecom has pledged its support for the national Forests for Life: 5M Trees by 2028 initiative of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), marking a major step in its commitment to environmental sustainability. The initiative aims to rehabilitate forest areas across Ilocos Norte, Rizal, Leyte, Bataan, Bukidnon, and Lanao del Norte, reinforcing […]
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DLSU-Dasmariñas Breaks Into Asia’s Top 100 Green Universities, Leads Philippines for 12th Straight Year
De La Salle University-Dasmariñas (DLSU-D) has achieved a historic milestone, breaking into the Asia Top 100 Green Universities at 72nd place and maintaining its reign as the greenest university in the Philippines for the 12th consecutive year in the 2024 UI GreenMetric World University Rankings (UIGM WUR). The Cavite-based university also climbed to 143rd globally, […]
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Jollibee Group Installs 16,800 Solar Panels, Completes Clean Energy Integration at Manufacturing Sites
The Jollibee Group has completed its installation of over 16,800 solar panels in its four main manufacturing sites in the Philippines, making good on its commitment to using renewable energy. The Jollibee Group partnered with First Gen Corporation for this solar energy project, celebrating the completion in a switch-on ceremony at the Jollibee Group’s logistics […]
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How This Renewable Energy Project in Iloilo City is Good for the Environment and Ilonggos’ Wallets
Residents of Iloilo City now have the opportunity to cut down on their electricity expenses with the increased availability of renewable energy (RE) in the area.
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Filipino scientist invents alternative to LPG-fueled cooking stove
Filipino scientist Dr. Fiorello Abenes has invented a fuel alternative to liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) for use in household stoves.
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BPI promotes use of renewable energy to keep Filipino businesses resilient
As part of its mission to build a better and more sustainable future for all, the Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) continues to ramp up its efforts to promote sustainability and improve business resiliency across various sectors.
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1st Philippines offshore wind roadmap shows potential renewable energy source
The first-ever Philippines offshore wind roadmap showing the nation’s potential renewable energy source was launched ahead of Earth Day 2022.
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