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Another Shipping Firm Bans Evs, Hybrids on Passenger Vessels

second sea travel company has prohibited its vessels from ferrying electric vehicles amidst ongoing investigations into an alleged explosion that ignited the September 9 fire that engulfed a Coron-bound ship and killed 77 of its passengers.

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Published at 2026-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Legal, Technology, Travel

Tags: companies, electricity, ferry

More Chinese Rocket Explosions Reported in Puerto Princesa Skies

Explosions echoed on Thursday morning as a Long March-12 rocket launched by China entered its final stage, startling residents who heard the loud booms and saw a trail of smoke across the sky. The sounds, heard at 8:45 a.m., were sonic booms produced by the rocket as it traveled through the atmosphere.

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Published at 2026-09-18 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : News and Events, Politics, Technology

Tags: China, Palawan, Puerto Princesa, South China Sea

Us-Backed Subsea Cable Network Eyes Ph Link

The US plans to connect Thailand to the US through a submarine cable network that includes Manila, avoiding security risk areas like the South China Sea. In a statement, the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) said it was funding a feasibility study for the proposed Thailand-US Submarine Cable System (THUS), which could stretch up to 18,500 kilometers (11,500 miles).

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Published at 2026-09-16 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Business, Technology

Tags: Internet, South China Sea, Thailand, sea cable

Construction of Subic-Batangas Railway Eyed for 2027

The government is targeting to start construction of the sprawling Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway as early as 2027, positioning the project as a “cornerstone” of the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). The proposed 250-kilometer railway could be the “clearest milestone” that the 13-country partnership could deliver over the next 12 months, with feasibility studies already underway.

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Published at 2026-09-10 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Technology, Travel

Tags: Railroad, Traffic

Sc Voids Vessel Tracking Rule: What the Decision Means

The Supreme Court has upheld a 2021 ruling that struck down a government regulation requiring commercial fishing vessels to be monitored electronically, saying the measure went beyond what was reasonably necessary to fight illegal fishing and violated constitutional protections. Vessel Monitoring Measures (VMM) refer to systems used by fisheries authorities to monitor fishing vessels.

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Published at 2026-09-08 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Business, Legal, Politics, Technology

Tags: Supreme Court, commercial, fishermen, fishing, illegal

Sky-High Power Bills Push Pinoys to Go Solar

For many Filipino families living from paycheck to paycheck, the electricity bill arrives as a monthly reminder of just how expensive it has become to live decently in the Philippines. As electricity costs continue to eat into household budgets, a growing number of Filipinos are looking up to their rooftops for a way out.

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Published at 2026-09-01 by Dimitri Mostrey

Categories : Environment, Legal, Technology

Tags: Energy, Solar

P1-Billion Boost for Project Noah Targets Early Flood Warnings

The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) announced the release of P1 billion to strengthen Project Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards' (NOAH) artificial intelligence-powered flood forecasting capabilities.

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Published at 2026-08-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Technology

Tags: NOAH

World Due for Another ‘big One’, Earthquake Experts Warn

Sensors positioned around the globe detected it within minutes. Alarm bells have been ringing ever since. Is it a sign of things to come? Japan is urgently upgrading its earthquake defences. An unprecedented swarm has rattled the Tokara Archipelago just south of the Home Islands. It’s endured an unprecedented 1700 tremors in just six months. Authorities warn it may indicate an impending “megaquake”.

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Published at 2026-01-03 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Technology

Tags: Earthquake

The Philippines: Digital Transparency and Storytelling to Build Trust

The Philippines is moving forward with a strong commitment to strengthening transparency and citizen engagement by empowering both government communicators and young people with the digital skills necessary to navigate today’s fast-changing information landscape. Recent initiatives reflect a shared vision of ensuring that communication in the country is not only more accessible and efficient but also grounded in truth, accountability and responsibility.

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Published at 2025-09-21 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Society, Technology

Tags: companies, inventors, technology

This Startup is Turning Air into Water

Every day, the atmosphere carries vast amounts of moisture, even in dry-looking environments. Akvo’s Atmospheric Water Generators (AWGs) are designed to tap into this humidity and turn it into potable water. Founded by Navkaran Singh Bagga, Akvo Atmospheric Water Systems is a Kolkata-based startup creating clean drinking water from air. With over 100 million litres generated across 15 countries, it offers a sustainable alternative to groundwater, pipelines, and plastic bottles.

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Published at 2025-09-21 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Environment, Technology

Tags: Water, freshwater, inventors

Marcos Calls for Full Digitalization

With many transactions by Filipinos now done online, President Marcos yesterday asked telecommunications and cable TV operators for support in expediting the digitalization of small businesses and government services.

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Published at 2025-02-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Technology

Tags: Internet, Marcos

Philippine Text Scams: Customer Names 'harvested', Trigger Probes

Payments using digital cash are on the rise in the Philippines. Amid a rise in texting scams, a measure requiring the registration of all postpaid and prepaid mobile phone subscriber identity module (SIM) cards hurdled committee level at the House of Representatives on September 5, 2022.

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Published at 2025-02-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Legal, Technology

Tags: hacking, scams, sim card

Cebu Pacific to Transform Customer Experience with Generative Ai

Cebu Pacific, the Philippines’ leading airline, is proud to announce its partnership with Ada, a global leader in AI customer service, to launch the airline’s first generative AI Agent. This pioneering move makes Cebu Pacific the first airline in Southeast Asia to fully embrace generative AI for customer support across channels.

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Published at 2025-02-24 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Technology, Travel

Tags: Cebu Pacific

Geologists Discover Evidence of Gas Hydrates in the Manila Trench

Gas hydrates are great alternative energy sources but they could also harm us and the environment, note geologists from the University of the Philippines. Much like carbonated drinks are water infused with carbon dioxide, gas hydrates are ice mostly infused with methane, a natural gas used as fuel.

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Published at 2024-03-14 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Environment, Technology

Tags: Manila Trench, science

Over 800 Filipinos, Foreign Pogo Workers Rescued in Tarlac Raid

Authorities from various government agencies rescued 371 Filipinos and 497 foreigners from a Philippine offshore gaming operator (Pogo) allegedly involved in human trafficking in Bamban town, Tarlac province, on Wednesday.

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Published at 2024-03-14 by Puerto Parrot

Categories : Business, Technology

Tags: China, POGO, Police, gambling