Judith Albano

1 week ago | malaya.com.ph | Judith Albano |Nikki Limlengco

In a series of strategic moves across the first quarter of 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s administration has demonstrated accelerated progress on multiple fronts — from fiscal discipline and digital modernization to infrastructure, energy security, and social protections — reflecting a governance style that balances ambition with pragmatic execution.

2 weeks ago | malaya.com.ph | Judith Albano

One in six Filipinos struggle with mental health issues. Until recently, however, insurance coverage for this very real health issue has been virtually nonexistent. That’s changing fast. PhilHealth leads the chargeThe Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) has recently transformed mental health coverage through its comprehensive outpatient benefits package (PhilHealth Circular No. 2023-0018).

2 weeks ago | malaya.com.ph | Judith Albano

Mining tells a story of contrasts: digging and drilling once seen only as harmful are providing the raw materials that power green technology. The minerals beneath our feet have become both problem and solution in our push toward sustainability. The metals behind clean energyToday’s clean energy revolution runs on mined materials. Batteries, solar panels, and electric vehicles all need lithium, cobalt, nickel, and copper.

2 weeks ago | malaya.com.ph | Judith Albano

Several  years ago, finding eco-friendly products meant visiting specialty stores and paying premium prices. Today, bamboo toothbrushes, refillable cleaning products, and organic food appear on regular supermarket shelves—often at competitive prices. This shift reveals how Filipino consumers are reshaping entire industries, turning environmental values into market forces that businesses can no longer ignore. Filipinos go greenGreen shopping has surged post-pandemic.

2 weeks ago | malaya.com.ph | Judith Albano

As Clark Development Corporation marks 32 years, its transformation of Clark Freeport Zone into an eco-conscious business hub stands as its crowning achievement. CDC has discovered the perfect balance where environmental protection fuels economic growth rather than hindering it. Harnessing the sun: Clark’s solar success storyClark’s solar initiative powers over 100,000 homes while creating 25,000 jobs throughout the Freeport. It’s clean energy that drives economic growth. The impact speaks volumes.