At least three people have died after a 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the Philippines at 07:37 local time (23:37 GMT) and a tsunami was possible on some regional coasts, warned authorities.
Acwa Power Philippines, a subsidiary of Acwa Power Company, has signed a contract of lease (COL) with the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) for a 500-hectare site within New Clark City, marking a milestone in the Philippines' clean energy and industrial transformation agenda.
TotalEnergies and Nextnorth have reached financial close and begun construction of a 440 MWp solar plant in Ilagan, Philippines. The project, due by 2027, will generate 13.5 TWh over 20 years.
A spokesperson for the Consular Department at Oman’s Foreign Ministry affirmed that the Philippines will be added to the list of countries exempt from tourist visa requirements starting next year.
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) of the UAE and the Philippines’ Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) held Air Services Agreement consultations, agreeing to grant UAE carriers additional flight entitlements to Manila.
Future Hospitality Summit – FHS World is putting the Philippines in the spotlight with a dedicated pavilion highlighting the country’s dynamic, diverse hospitality and tourism sector throughout the event, taking place at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai, October 27-29.
Acwa Power has signed a reservation agreement with the Philippines’ BCDA to develop large-scale renewable energy in New Clark City. The collaboration targets a major solar project with potential battery storage integration within the smart, green New Clark City Special Economic Zone north of Manila.
