Dominguez sees MDBs playing pivotal role in tapping private sector funds for climate adaptation, mitigation projects of vulnerable countries

GLASGOW—Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has urged multilateral development banks (MDBs) to adopt a harmonized set of guidelines for vetting climate adaptation and mitigation projects, which will serve as…

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Global Energy Alliance eyes renewable energy projects in the Philippines

GLASGOW—A new private sector-led global organization that has committed an initial US$10 billion to help accelerate the implementation of clean energy projects in developing economies highly vulnerable to climate change…

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DOE outlines PHL Energy Sustainability Path at COP26 event

GLASGOW – The Philippine Department of Energy (DOE) has outlined its envisioned path towards a sustainable energy future during the Energy Transition Partnership event at the 26th United Nations (UN)…

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FIRB upholds Resolution 19-21 and denies PEZA request to exempt its registered IT-BPM enterprises from the rules on WFH arrangements

The Cabinet-level Fiscal Incentives Review Board (FIRB) maintained during its October 15 meeting the FIRB Resolution No. 19-21 that allows registered business enterprises (RBEs) of the Information Technology and Business…

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PHL presents proposals to operationalize Santiago network

GLASGOW—The Philippines has presented a set of proposals to operationalize the Santiago Network, which is envisioned to connect climate-vulnerable developing countries with providers of the technical assistance, knowledge and resources…

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