BEIJING (AP) — China’s power industry began construction on nearly 100 gigawatts of new coal plant capacity last year, the most in nearly a decade, a report from two clean-energy groups said Thursday. The development raises concerns about the ability of the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitter to meet its climate goals and threatens to undercut China’s massive expansio...
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As the Lunar New Year unfolds on January 29, 2025, many turn to the wisdom of ancient traditions to seek guidance on their path forward. In particular, Chinese metaphysical systems like Feng Shui and BaZi offer insight into everything from career success and financial decisions to personal relationships and growth. live. But what if success isn’t merely the result of hard work? What if...
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First investment: Gov’t, through Maharlika, gets 20% stake in NGCP MANILA, Philippines — The Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) is buying a 20-percent stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), the private company operating the country’s lone electricity transmission network. President Marcos witnessed the signing ceremony i...
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Quimbo: Blanks in 2025 budget only for final computation By: Gabriel Pabico Lalu - Reporter / @GabrielLaluINQ INQUIRER.net / 04:59 PM January 27, 2025 Marikina Rep. Stella Quimbo | PHOTO: Facebook page of Teacher Stella Quimbo MANILA, Philippines — Marikina 2nd District Rep. Stella Quimbo has clarified that the blanks in the b...
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Every challenge we face presents a choice: to be part of the problem or part of the solution. Often, we avoid this question because it’s easier to point out what’s wrong than to take action to fix it. Yet, our response to problems reflects our character, values and priorities. Being part of the problem isn’t always intentional. It can stem from inaction, misplaced priorities,...
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DCSTUDIO-FREEPIK CITIGROUP, INC. (Citi) expects the Philippine economy to expand by around 6% this year, partly driven by sustained growth in the business process outsourcing (BPO) sector. “We expect the growth in 2025 to stay within the 6% handle,” Citi Asia South Head Amol Gupte said in an online briefing on Monday. Citi’s forecast would be at the l...
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