A remote corner of the island of Mindoro is looking forward to a brighter future with the largest solar-battery micro-grid in Southeast Asia. Paluan, a town of 16,000 at the northern tip of the island has endured decades of power shortages of brownouts. It now hosts a six-megawatt micro-grid that uses a “hybrid” system of… Full Story »
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Philippines suspends Uber, Grab vehicle registrations as backlog mounts
The Philippines has stopped accepting applications for new ride-sharing vehicles of Uber and Grab due to a backlog amid a government review of its policies on fare spikes, a senior official said on Friday. The Southeast Asian nation was the first country to regulate app-based car-hailing operations after coming out with rules last year. “It’s… Full Story »
Duterte blames bureaucratic inaction for poor Philippines internet
President Duterte has said that inaction by government bureaucrats is preventing foreign internet service providers from operating in the Philippines. He made the claim during an interview on state-run PTV-4 yesterday (Friday, September 29), when he lamented that the Philippines has some of the worst internet speeds in Southeast Asia. The president pointed the finger… Full Story »
Stunning Nautilus Eco-Resort planned for Palawan
An architect has unveiled plans for a spectacular eco-resort in Palawan with shell-shaped hotels and rotating apartment towers. The layout of the Nautilus Eco-Resort follows the ‘Fibonacci sequence’, a mathematical formula employed by architects as a ‘golden ratio’ to create pleasing dimensions. It is also the formula that governs the formation of natural objects, such… Full Story »
Now you can visit presidential museum from the comfort of your armchair
Although open to visitors by appointment, you can now tour the Malacañang presidential palace from the comfort of your home. The Presidential Museum and Library (PML) can now be explored virtually thanks to a partnership with Google. An online exhibit and virtual tour have been launched called “Malacañang as Prize, Pulpit, and Stage” and “Relics… Full Story »
