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Charting a course for energy security
by Joe Zaldarriaga - April 25, 2024 - 12:00am
Midway through the dry season, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has already issued warnings of dangerously escalating heat indexes. Consequently, this forecast signals...
On track for positive change
by Joe Zaldarriaga - April 18, 2024 - 12:00am
After the midweek holiday break last week, EDSA, Metro Manila’s main thoroughfare, once again resembled a huge parking lot with vehicles at a standstill as many rushed back to the city from the short brea...
Collaborative solutions for surging energy needs
by Joe Zaldarriaga - April 11, 2024 - 12:00am
The onset of the dry season coincides with the nation grappling with the continued effects of El Niño, anticipated to persist until May, according to national weather bureau PAGASA.
Light at the end of the runway
by Joe Zaldarriaga - April 4, 2024 - 12:00am
During the peak of the Holy Week exodus, the Ninoy Aquino International Airport once again grabbed public attention for all the wrong reasons.
Killua
by Joe Zaldarriaga - March 28, 2024 - 12:00am
News on the brutal killing of Killua, the Golden Retriever from Bato, Camarines Sur, has ignited a wave of public outcry, particularly among animal-loving Filipinos.
Improving healthcare access for individuals deprived of liberty
by Joe Zaldarriaga - March 21, 2024 - 12:00am
The Philippines is confronted with the stark reality of being ranked third in terms of prison overcrowding globally, highlighting a pressing concern: individuals deprived of liberty face dire living conditions that...
NAIA takes flight with SMC’s modernization
by Joe Zaldarriaga - March 14, 2024 - 12:00am
The very first thing tourists see when they land in the country is the airport. This is why a much-anticipated development of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport now set to undergo privatization and modernization,...
Addressing the water crisis
by Joe Zaldarriaga - March 7, 2024 - 12:00am
The threat of El Niño looms on the horizon, threatening to worsen the already strained water resources of the Philippines. T
Managing the impact of El Niño
by Joe Zaldarriaga - February 29, 2024 - 12:00am
As the El Niño phenomenon persists in the Philippines, the need to take more proactive measures is further highlighted to help the country weather its impact, especially with the looming dry season.
Soft skills development in the digital era
by Joe Zaldarriaga - February 22, 2024 - 12:00am
I recently marked my 35th year of service in Meralco and as I ponder on this more than three decades of professional journey with the company, I am struck by the profound evolution that has both shaped and defined...
Digital inclusion for modern Filipino heroes
by Joe Zaldarriaga - February 15, 2024 - 12:00am
“Bagong bayani” or “new heroes” is a phrase most often associated with Overseas Filipino Workers or OFWs.
Inflation and its impact on senior citizens
by Joe Zaldarriaga - February 8, 2024 - 12:00am
The recent government initiative to bolster social pension payouts for indigent senior citizens reflects a vital step in mitigating the impact of inflation on basic necessities.
Powering progress toward sustainable energy
by Joe Zaldarriaga - February 1, 2024 - 12:00am
As Filipinos anticipate the onset of the dry season, which is intensified by the ongoing El Niño, President Marcos has issued a crucial directive to all government entities, both at the national and local...
Data centers: Philippine’s new investment magnet
by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 25, 2024 - 12:00am
When we opened the new year, the country celebrated significant gains in foreign direct investment in 2023 and recognized the imperative to fortify its appeal to global investors. In a statement by Philippine Economic...
Business for good
by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 18, 2024 - 12:00am
In the realm of noble recognitions bestowed upon individuals for exceptional contributions to society, the Pro Ecclesia et Pontifice (For Church and the Pope) stands as the highest award that the laity and the religious...
To 60 and beyond
by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 11, 2024 - 12:00am
To 60 and beyondLast week marked my 60th birthday, which means I am now at that age when I gain a “second citizenship,” as some might humorously say.
Hopeful for new beginnings
by Joe Zaldarriaga - January 4, 2024 - 12:00am
Just as 2023 came to a close, the Social Weather Stations unveiled a national survey indicating that 96 percent of Filipinos are entering the new year “with hope” – the highest level since the onset...
Elevating economic strategy through the appointment of new economic czar
by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 28, 2023 - 12:00am
The recent creation of a new government office tasked with overseeing the Cabinet’s economic cluster marks a significant stride in the economic landscape of the Philippines.
Catalysts for progress: MIESCOR @ 50
by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 21, 2023 - 12:00am
This year, we have witnessed numerous pivotal moments and milestones across various industries and sectors, as global economies navigated the challenges of the new normal.
Philippines power rates are fair and reasonable
by Joe Zaldarriaga - December 14, 2023 - 12:00am
Power rates in the Philippines are fair and reasonable, according to a 2022 updated report on the Regional/Global Comparison of Retail Electricity Tariffs published by the International Energy Consultants.
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