25 November 2009, Manila, Philippines

24 November 2009, Manila, Philippines

17 November 2009, Manila, Philippines

10 November 2009, Manila, Philippines

28 October 2009, Manila, Philippines

Motorists will have to bear with the typhoon-battered roads and bridges for a longer time as the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) does not have money for necessary repair works immediately, an official said Monday. By Raymund F. Antonio

23 October 2009, Manila, Philippines

22 October 2009, Manila, Philippines

Cebu City officials will wait for the completion of the feasibility study on the Bus Rapid Transport System (BRT) before deciding whether or not to support the proposed Light Railway Transit (LRT) system in the city and the rest of Metro Cebu. By Marian Z. Codilla, Cebu Daily News

PETER SANDOR prefers to be known as an agent of change. By Chupsie Medina, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Southeast Asia’s first sugarcane-based ethanol and co-generation plant, which was inaugurated here Friday, will help wean the Philippines away from dependence on fossil fuels, officials said. By Carla Gomez, Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Department of Energy (DOE) assured that the Philippines is committed to further reduce its greenhouse gas emission to lessen its impact on climate change.

Public jeepney drivers can soon avail of a soft loan to convert their diesel or gasoline-engine vehicles to run on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as government released P500M allocation for such purpose.

Vehicle parts makers assembling electric jeepneys are seeking government incentives to make more of them, an official said over the weekend. By Elaine R. Alanguilan

The quality of the air in Metro Manila is improving but is still below the standards set by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), a recent air quality survey revealed. By By Alcuin Papa, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Ten years ago, five million Filipinos petitioned their government to pass a landmark piece of legislation known as Republic Act 8749 or the Philippine Clean Air Act of 1999.

Opposition Sen. Chiz Escudero yesterday pushed for stricter implementation of emission standards and higher penalties for violators of the Clean Air Act to check the unmitigated air pollution that is slowly killing thousands every year in Metro Manila.

The government will reduce unnecessary public transport routes to cut the volume of vehicles in response to a recently signed Asian Development Bank (ADB) declaration calling on the transportation sector to curb emissions.

Following the approval of the city’s green building ordinance, the city government has given owners and operators of public utility tricycles three years to shift to more environment-friendly fuels.

It was a Sunday morning and I sat on my bike along EDSA, waiting for the traffic officer to signal us to traverse Aurora Boulevard. By Isabel Berenguer Asuncion, Philippine Daily Inquirer

3 March 2009, Manila, Philippines

19 February 2009, Manila, Philippines

By Bert Fabian and Sudhir Gota, CAI-Asia Center

President issues order encouraging people to walk, bike, and ride the train. By Genalyn Kabiling

The Energy Department has invited investors to put up two compressed natural gas refilling stations in preparation for the start of the commercial phase of the alternative fuel program for public transport. By Alena Mae S. Flores

President Gloria Macapagal on Tuesday signed into law the Renewable Energy bill, a measure promoting the development of renewable energy sources like solar, wind, water and biomass.

Partnership Meeting at NCTS-Toyota Training Room

IF THE LAW requires cigarette packs to prominently indicate that cigarette smoking harms one's health, shouldn't we have billboards all over the city warning us likewise that breathing Metro Manila's air endangers one's health? By Cielito Habito, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Any driver on the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) will notice it easily: there are fewer cars on the road. By Riza T. Olchondra, Abigail L. Ho, and Mylene Francisco, Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Philippines is to renew efforts to encourage use of compressed natural gas (CNG), a relatively clean and cheap fuel for taxis, buses and other forms of transport, with officials promising to build by 2011 critical infrastructure and delivery stations. By Joel D Adriano

A militant environmental group doubts that the air quality in Metro Manila has improved as claimed by Chairman Bayani Fernando of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA).

Even the popular Manila radio celebrity known as “Mojo Jojo” says high fuel prices have affected his lifestyle.

Belching thick clouds of black exhaust smoke, a dilapidated "jeepney" minibus brims with commuters jammed together like sardines during rush hour in Manila.

Although the new round of fare increases has yet to take effect, transport groups said Wednesday the fare hike was not enough and want more fare adjustments but Malacañang quickly thumbed down their demand. By By Riza T. Olchondra, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Although the new round of fare increases has yet to take effect, transport groups said Wednesday the fare hike was not enough and want more fare adjustments but Malacañang quickly thumbed down their demand. By Riza T. Olchondra, Philippine Daily Inquirer

As inflation soars and gasoline prices climb relentlessly, more and more commuters in Metro Manila are squeezing into trains and buses, putting an enormous strain on public transport services.

As inflation soars and gasoline prices climb relentlessly, more and more commuters in Metro Manila are squeezing into trains and buses, putting an enormous strain on public transport services.

Sleek, colorful and environment-friendly, the electric powered or “e-jeepney” finally made its commercial debut at the Makati central business district early this month, drawing plaudits from Earth lovers everywhere. By DJ Yap, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Electricity-powered jeepneys, or minibuses, started commercial operations in the Philippines on Tuesday, with environmentalists hoping that the green version would soon replace all smoke-belching models.

A FLEET of four electronic jeepneys (E-jeepneys) will begin ferrying passengers for free starting July 1 at Makati's central business district (CBD) as part of a plan to lessen dependence on imported fuels and help reduce air pollution.

Malacañang is setting aside P1 billion to help owners of jeepneys, buses and taxis convert their diesel- or gasoline-fed engines into ones that would run on much cheaper and environment-friendly fuels like liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). By Christine Avendaño and Riza T. Olchondra, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Most public officials promise improved lives for their constituents through more investments in public infrastructure and poverty alleviation. By David Dizon

Filipinos reeling from high fuel prices should consider walking, using bikes instead of cars, or car pooling, Malacañang said Saturday. By Michael Lim Ubac, Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Philippine government has given the go signal for electric jeepneys or mini-buses to ply the country's public roads in a move that environmentalists hailed Monday as a "milestone" in efforts to ease global warming. By Sahil Nagpal

Now that the world’s attention is focused on the impending catastrophes to be unleashed upon us as a result of global warming, the new buzzword in environment-conscious circles is “carbon footprint.” Eric S. Caruncho, Philippine Daily Inquirer

To address soaring gasoline prices and the worsening pollution problem, the Pasig City government has introduced liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)-powered tricycles. By Nancy C. Carvajal, Philippine Daily Inquirer

More than 20 student leaders from seven universities in Cebu gathered at the University of San Carlos-Main Campus on April 9 for the orientation-workshop on Clean Air Youth Alliance (CAYA) Cebu.

As part of the campaign for a healthy environment and to reduce dependence on expensive imported crude, President Arroyo yesterday authorized the release of P1 billion for the promotion of "green" private and public vehicles in the country. By Genalyn D. Kabiling

By Gil C. Cabacungan Jr., TJ Burgonio, Abigail L. Ho, Philippine Daily Inquirer

The Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) will soon use microchips to control the flow of buses along EDSA’s loading and unloading bays and other Metro Manila roads. By Michael Punongbayan, Philippine Star

Once again the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) - Environmental Management Bureau will have its hands doubly full, as the lead agency as the country celebrates the month of November as the Philippine Clean Air Month.

The Taguig City government is building a transport terminal to help ease traffic on the East Service Road. By Julie M. Aurelio

The Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) is now inviting bidders for service contractor that will construct the North Extension project that aims to inter-connect LRT Line I from Monumento-station to MRT's North Avenue.

The establishment of a Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system will be a more feasible mode of public transportation for Cebu City because its capital costs are lower compared to a metro rail system, Cebu City Planning and Development Officer Nigel Paul Villarete said. By Doris C. Bongcac, Cebu Daily News

Almost as many cars run in Metro Cebu as in Manila, but Cebuano authorities are not improving the major roads, said Cebu City Planning and Development Officer Paul Villarete.

Bus rapid transit (BRT) system moves closer to reality (by Aurora Fe Ables, Transport Specialist, CAI-Asia Center)

The National Biofuels Board (NBB), which will oversee the government’s alternative fuels program, has been given an initial budget of P90 million for 2008, Budget Secretary Rolando Andaya Jr. said. By Abigail L. Ho, Inquirer

The World Clean Energy Awards, announced in Basel, Switzerland, on June 15, recognize innovative, practical projects that move renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions into the mainstream. By Alana Herro

25 July 2007, Manila, Philippines

Even before “carbon offsetting” became a buzzword in the corporate world, some companies were already undertaking a slew of initiatives quietly to protect reefs, recycle wastes and, yes, develop cleaner fuel. By TJ Burgonio, Inquirer

The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food is putting up the country’s first jatropha processing plant to encourage the use of jatropha as a biodiesel source, PCAFI president Alejandro Teves Escaño said Wednesday. By Amy R. Remo, Inquirer

The report describes the quality of air in Metro Manila and other major cities in the Philippines from 2003 and 2004. It also covers major initiatives of the the government, civil society and other stakeholders in the area of air pollution and air quality management. The report was prepared by the Environmental Management Bureau with Donato de la Cruz as lead writer.

Integrated Bar of the Philippines encourages ordinary citizens to take pictures of smoke-belching vehicles and send the pictures to the IBP for legal action.

Announces direct injection field test results showing dramatic two-stroke engine reductions

15 December 2005, Manila, Philippines

Board approved the key activities of the PCA Business Plan 2006

Joyce Javillonar joins the Philippine Partnership for Clean Air (PCA) as its new coordinator

20 October 2005, Manila, Philippines

6 September 2005, Asian Development Bank, Manila, Philippines

10 February 2005, Meeting at the Office of the Assistant Secretary, Land Transportation Office (LTO)

Results released by market research firm Synovate (31 January 2005)

Key organizations engaged in air quality monitoring in Metro Manila discussed their findings and methodology with stakeholders.

In order to address one of the largest contributors to air pollution in the developing world, EnviroFit is focusing on the dissemination of retrofit technology that reduces emissions from 2–stroke cycle ("two-stroke", "2-stroke") engines.

WHO Bulletin, Volume 85, Number 9, September 2007

CDM Country Guides is a series of manuals on CDM project development for Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Thailand developed by IGES. These guidebooks aim at facilitating CDM project developments in Asia by providing essential information to both project developers and potential investors.

Produced by US-AEP, a project of USAID

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), the Department of Transportation and Communication (DoTC), the Partnership for Clean Air (PCA), and the Clean Air Initiative for Asian Cities (CAI-Asia) Center jointly led the celebration of Clean Air Month 2009 with a focus on the 10th Anniversary of the Philippine Clean Air Act, Republic Act No. 8749.

Dasgupta and Maler (1991) ruefully observed: The fact that for such a long while environmental and development economics have had little to say to each other is a reflection of these academic disciplines; it does not at all reflect the world as we should know it.

The power industry of the Philippines, a government monopoly until the passage of the Electric Power Industry Reform Act in 2001, has had a particularly troubled history.

Compiled by the CAI-Asia Center and the Partnership for Clean Air in the Philippines

By Joel Palacios, Bangon Kalikasan

Registered Vehicles (1981-2004) using data from the Land Transportation Office (LTO)

The Philippines is expected to start exporting jatropha oil to the US next year.

Manuel Jose D. Camagay

Policy Advisory No. 2003 - 09

by Garrie A. David

A Strategic Plan for Quezon City and Puerto Princesa City, Philippines

By Ma. Gerarda Asuncion D. Merilo

Dao 2007-22 Guidelines on the Requirements for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems (CEMS) and other Acceptable Protocols, 'Thereby Modifying and Clarifying Certain Provisions of Section 5, Rule X of Dao 2000-81 and other Related Provisions