Philippine government response to the COVID-19 pandemic

AVIA and CAP Strongly Support the Passage of Legislation to Amend the IP Code of The Philippines to Allow for Pirate Sites to be Blocked in The Philippines

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Tuesday, May 23, 2023

However, the study also showed growing consumer awareness of the damage caused by piracy, with 90% of consumers believing that piracy has negative consequences for the Philippines.

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  • However, the study also showed growing consumer awareness of the damage caused by piracy, with 90% of consumers believing that piracy has negative consequences for the Philippines.
  • Cheetham also noted that earlier this month, Senator Estrada introduced matching legislation in the Senate (Senate Bill 2150) for Congressman Salceda's Bill.
  • This is a landmark achievement for the creative industry, with the bill a step closer to becoming a law.
  • Revisions to the IP code are essential for bolstering a digital landscape that is secure and equitable," she said.

LOLLIPOP premiered in the First Philippine Blockchain Week in partnership with Coinstore

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Monday, January 9, 2023

SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the Philippine Government, the first and biggest Blockchain week was concluded on December 4, 2022, at the Resorts World Manila Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the Philippine Government, the first and biggest Blockchain week was concluded on December 4, 2022, at the Resorts World Manila Hotel.
  • One of the event's goals is to educate people with the Metaverse and Web3.0 era and to expose these topics in South East Asia.
  • Project Lollipop partnered with Coinstore, Singapore's fastest growing Cyptocurrency asset exchange platform.
  • More than 100 blockchain, crypto, and web3 big names at the event, including 1-inch Co-Founder SERGEJ KUNZ, E!

LOLLIPOP premiered in the First Philippine Blockchain Week in partnership with Coinstore

Retrieved on: 
Monday, January 9, 2023

SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the Philippine Government, the first and biggest Blockchain week was concluded on December 4, 2022, at the Resorts World Manila Hotel.

Key Points: 
  • SINGAPORE, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In partnership with the Philippine Government, the first and biggest Blockchain week was concluded on December 4, 2022, at the Resorts World Manila Hotel.
  • One of the event's goals is to educate people with the Metaverse and Web3.0 era and to expose these topics in South East Asia.
  • Project Lollipop partnered with Coinstore, Singapore's fastest growing Cyptocurrency asset exchange platform.
  • More than 100 blockchain, crypto, and web3 big names at the event, including 1-inch Co-Founder SERGEJ KUNZ, E!

Hitachi Rail wins major contract to deliver sustainable digital commuter railway in the Philippines

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Friday, November 18, 2022

Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.

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  • Hitachi Rail will introduce its innovative European Train Control System (ETCS) Level 2 signalling on the North South Commuter Railway.
  • By delivering this project, Hitachi Rail will reduce a major commuter railway's energy footprint, supporting greener travel.
  • Hitachi Rail is a fully integrated, global provider of rail solutions across rolling stock, signalling, service & maintenance, digital technology and turnkey solutions.
  • Drawing on the wider Hitachi Group's market-leading technology and research-and-development capabilities, we strive for industry leading innovations and solutions that can deliver value for customers and sustainable railway systems that benefit wider society.

Mainstream Renewable Power and AboitizPower Enter Joint Venture Agreement for Initial 90 MW Wind Project in the Philippines

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

FORNEBU, Norway, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream" or "the Company"), the global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons, today announces the signing of a joint venture agreement with Aboitiz Power Corporation ("AboitizPower"), via its subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. ("ARI"), one of the Philippines' leading providers of renewable energy, to initially deliver the 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project located in the Camarines Sur Province.

Key Points: 
  • FORNEBU, Norway, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream" or "the Company"), the global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons, today announces the signing of a joint venture agreement with Aboitiz Power Corporation ("AboitizPower"), via its subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. ("ARI"), one of the Philippines' leading providers of renewable energy, to initially deliver the 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project located in the Camarines Sur Province.
  • AboitizPower has a stated goal to grow its renewables portfolio to 4,600 MW by the end of the decade and Mainstream is contributing to this via the Libmanan onshore wind project as well as a future development pipeline.
  • The 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project is expected to reach financial close in 2023 and achieve commercial operations in 2025.
  • "We are delighted to be entering this joint venture with AboitizPower to deliver our first wind farm in the Philippines," saidMary Quaney, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Renewable Power.

Mainstream Renewable Power and AboitizPower Enter Joint Venture Agreement for Initial 90 MW Wind Project in the Philippines

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Wednesday, October 12, 2022

FORNEBU, Norway, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream" or "the Company"), the global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons, today announces the signing of a joint venture agreement with Aboitiz Power Corporation ("AboitizPower"), via its subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. ("ARI"), one of the Philippines' leading providers of renewable energy, to initially deliver the 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project located in the Camarines Sur Province.

Key Points: 
  • FORNEBU, Norway, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Mainstream Renewable Power ("Mainstream" or "the Company"), the global renewable energy company majority-owned by Aker Horizons, today announces the signing of a joint venture agreement with Aboitiz Power Corporation ("AboitizPower"), via its subsidiary Aboitiz Renewables, Inc. ("ARI"), one of the Philippines' leading providers of renewable energy, to initially deliver the 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project located in the Camarines Sur Province.
  • AboitizPower has a stated goal to grow its renewables portfolio to 4,600 MW by the end of the decade and Mainstream is contributing to this via the Libmanan onshore wind project as well as a future development pipeline.
  • The 90 MW Libmanan onshore wind project is expected to reach financial close in 2023 and achieve commercial operations in 2025.
  • "We are delighted to be entering this joint venture with AboitizPower to deliver our first wind farm in the Philippines," saidMary Quaney, Chief Executive Officer of Mainstream Renewable Power.

MHIENG Receives 2022 ENAA Engineering Commendation Awards for 3 Overseas Projects

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

TOKYO, July 20, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received 2022 Engineering Commendation Awards from the Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) for three overseas projects.

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  • TOKYO, July 20, 2022 - (JCN Newswire) - Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engineering, Ltd. (MHIENG), a part of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) Group, has received 2022 Engineering Commendation Awards from the Engineering Advancement Association of Japan (ENAA) for three overseas projects.
  • The representatives of the projects attended the awards ceremony held at the Dai-ichi Hotel Tokyo on July 19.
  • The ENAA Engineering Commendation Awards are presented to groups (teams) or individuals whose activities have contributed significantly to the advancement of the engineering industry.
  • MHIENG received two awards for its engineering activities in the "International Contribution" category and one "Engineering Advancement" award given for technology advances in the engineering industry, development of new engineering fields, etc.

NGO Delivers Meals to Millions of Hungry Filipinos During the COVID-19 Hunger Crisis

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Monday, August 31, 2020

With strict quarantine regulations in place since March 15, approximately 30 million Filipinos who live in poverty are struggling with hunger.

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  • With strict quarantine regulations in place since March 15, approximately 30 million Filipinos who live in poverty are struggling with hunger.
  • For most, their hand-to-mouth income depends on daily labor, which had to stop during the quarantine.
  • In many places hit by COVID-19, like Cebu, many people in Pastor Berthyl's community have lost their jobs.
  • Through these key partnerships over the last three months, ICM has distributed meals and health supplies to 3.4 million Filipinos.