A day before the 48th ASEAN Leaders’ Summit dominates headlines with its focus on energy and food security in the face of the Middle East crisis, a parallel gathering is quietly reshaping the region’s economic future. The inaugural ASEAN-EU Sustainability Summit convened today in Cebu, marking a decisive shift toward … [continued]
While much of the public discussion in the Philippines still revolves around jeepney modernization, Francisco Motors Corp (FMC) is working along a different track. Its upcoming vehicle, the FMC Elektron, is positioned as an all-electric crossover, marking a clear break from the company’s long association with public utility vehicles. Chairman … [continued]
I first spotted the VinFast MPV 7 being delivered to a small dealership hidden inside a gasoline station in Sto Tomas, Batangas — a quiet, unassuming precursor to what has now become a full-scale national rollout. That early glimpse of the electric 7-seater in the provinces set the stage for … [continued]
A new loan program from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is positioning rooftop solar not just as a cost-saving option, but as a mainstream financing category for Filipino households. The state-run pension fund has earmarked ₱12.5 billion ($223 million) for the Ginhawa Solar Energy Loan (GSEL), allowing members to … [continued]
Manila Electric Company, commonly known as Meralco, is the largest private electric distribution utility in the Philippines, serving Metro Manila and surrounding provinces with a franchise area that covers more than seven million customers. Its role is comparable to a regulated distribution utility in the United States, responsible for delivering … [continued]
Remove China from the equation and the global electric scooter market immediately fragments. What remains is not a single dominant force but a set of regional markets moving at different speeds, shaped by policy, cost pressures, infrastructure, and urban density. This analysis builds on recent industry data from Asia-focused mobility … [continued]
A gas collection chamber in the field help determine GHG emissions. (Photo for Cleantechnica by author.)
Rice farming has long been a significant source of methane emissions, a potent greenhouse gas formed when organic matter decomposes in flooded, oxygen-deprived soils. Traditional rice paddies create exactly these conditions, making the crop one of the largest agricultural contributors to methane globally. While its total share of global emissions … [continued]
Denza Philippines began the official rollout of its B5 and B8 plug-in hybrid SUVs today (April 23, Philippine time) following the brand’s local debut at the Manila International Auto Show 2026. The move marks a formal entry into the premium new energy vehicle segment with a focus on off-road capable … [continued]
The city mayor of Navotas John Rey Tiangco inspecting the landfill fire. (Photo from John Rey Tiangco Facebook page)
Earth Day is supposed to be a moment to take stock of environmental progress. To celebrate the wins and track the distance still to go. This year in the Philippines, that reckoning has taken on a far more literal shape. As official Earth Day activities unfold across the country, a … [continued]
An FMC Pinoy Transporter built for the Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events at Itogon, Benguet, in the mountainous North provinces of the Philippines. (Photo by Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events)
Francisco Motors, best known for its iconic jeepneys, is now at the center of a serious effort by the State of California to attract a major zero-emission vehicle manufacturing investment. Is the shift unfolding in the global electric vehicle landscape caused by the Iran-prompted oil crisis why Francisco Motors plans … [continued]
